Nov. 3, 2001
Law 14-52, the “DNA Sample Collection Act of 2001”, was introduced in Council and assigned Bill No. 14-63, which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. The Bill was adopted on first and second readings on May 1, 2001, and June 5, 2001, respectively. Signed by the Mayor on June 15, 2001, it was assigned Act No. 14-76 and transmitted to both Houses of Congress for its review. D.C. Law 14-52 became effective on November 10, 2001.