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H 157

SAMPLE COLLECTIONS – Amends, repeals, and adds to existing law to revise provisions and requirements regarding collection of DNA samples and thumbprint impressions.

68th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)

H 157 would require collection of DNA samples and thumbprints for people convicted of defined serious crimes and certain misdemeanors, with clear timing and responsible officials.

Read third time in full as amended – FAILED - 34-34-2AYES – Berch, Boyle, Cheatum, Cornilles, Crane(12), Crane(13), Dygert, Egbert, Fuhriman, Furniss, Green, Handy, Healey, Hill, Holtzclaw, Horman, Manwaring, Mathias, Mickelsen, Miller, Nelsen, Petzke, Pickett, Pohanka, Raybould, Raymond, Redman, Sauter, Shirts, Skaug, Tanner(14), Vander Woude, Weber, WheelerNAYS – Alfieri, Andrus, Barbieri, Beiswenger, Bruce, Burgoyne, Cannon, Cayler, Church(Caldwell), Clow, Ehardt, Ehlers, Galaviz, Gannon, Garner, Harris, Hawkins, Hostetler, Leavitt, Marmon, McCann, Mendive, Mitchell, Monks, Palmer, Price, Rasor, Rubel, Scott(Scott), Shepherd, Tanner(13), Thompson, Wisniewski, Mr. SpeakerAbsent – Achilles, EricksonFloor Sponsor - HillFiled in Office of the Chief Clerk
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Bill Summary · H 157

Summary — H 157 (Sample Collections)

Status: Introduced February 6, 2025; Read third time as amended and FAILED in the House 34–34–2 on March 7, 2025. Floor sponsor: Rep. Ted Hill.

Main purpose

H 157 would expand and clarify Idaho law requiring collection of DNA samples and right-thumbprint impressions from persons convicted of specified offenses. It (1) adds certain misdemeanors to the list of offenses that trigger mandatory sample collection and (2) creates clearer timing and assignment of responsibilities for courts and government officials to ensure samples are collected.

Key provisions and changes

  • Adds a new sentencing provision (new 19-2512A): courts must order collection of a DNA sample and a thumbprint impression at the time of sentencing for any person convicted of a “serious crime” as defined in the bill.
  • Revises legislative findings to emphasize efficient and timely collection for law‑enforcement use.
  • Amends definitions (19-5502) to expand the statutory definition of “serious crimes” to include, in addition to any felony and attempts, specified misdemeanors such as:
    • Domestic violence (misdemeanor, 18-918),
    • Sexual exploitation by a medical care provider (18-919),
    • Sexual battery (18-924),
    • Indecent exposure (misdemeanor, 18-4116),
    • Soliciting commercial sexual activity (misdemeanor, 18-5614), and
    • Stalking in the second degree (18-7906). (An amendment removed the misdemeanor injury-to-children offense formerly listed.)
  • Revises scope provisions (19-5506) to make sample collection mandatory for persons convicted of listed “serious crimes” (including juveniles tried as adults), and clarifies application timing — the amendment limits misdemeanor-triggered collections so they apply only to qualifying convictions entered on or after the bill’s effective date (i.e., not retroactive to long-past convictions).
  • Repeals the old section governing responsibility/timing/site for collection and replaces it with a new 19-5507 establishing which officials/facilities must carry out collection and timeframes (including procedures for already-sentenced offenders and those entering Idaho under interstate supervision).
  • Emergency clause and an immediate or specified effective date are included.

Who is affected

  • Individuals convicted (or pleading guilty) to the defined “serious crimes” (both felonies and the enumerated misdemeanors), including juveniles tried as adults, incarcerated persons, those under probation/parole, and individuals required to register as sex offenders.
  • State and local law‑enforcement agencies, county jails, the Idaho State Police Bureau of Forensic Services, and courts (added duties to order and coordinate collection).

Fiscal impact

Estimated additional ongoing cost: approximately $73,200 per year, calculated using a four‑year average of 732 misdemeanor convictions × $100 per sample (Idaho State Police estimate, included as sponsor-prepared fiscal note).

Legislative action / procedural history (selected)

  • 02/06/2025: Introduced; referred to Judiciary, Rules & Administration (JRA).
  • 02/12/2025: Reported out of committee.
  • 03/04/2025: Reported out without recommendation as amended; amendments printed and engrossed.
  • 03/06/2025: Read second time as amended; filed for third reading.
  • 03/07/2025: Read third time as amended — failed (34 Aye / 34 Nay / 2 Absent).

This summary focuses on substantive changes proposed by H 157; readers seeking full statutory language should consult the engrossed bill text and amendments.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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