2023 Bills
SB 156: Warrantless DNA Searches
This bill enables unconstitutional searches by allowing law enforcement to compel private companies to turn over DNA data.
2020 Bills
HB 231: Protecting Your DNA Privacy
This bill restricts the government's ability to go on fishing expeditions in databases containing your DNA information.
Policy Analysis
Protecting Your DNA From Government Fishing Expeditions
Innocent people should be protected against mass searches by law enforcement in DNA databases.
Blog
Private DNA should stay out of the government’s hands
Utah lawmakers will be presented a simple question in January: should police officers be able to go on fishing expeditions in privately owned or crowd-sourced DNA databases?
2018 Bills
SB 33: Allowing for Post-Conviction DNA Testing
This bill would nix an unnecessary and restrictive rule pertaining to DNA evidence testing that could exonerate a wrongfully accused individual.