44 Pa. Cons. Stat. § 2301 (2026)
Scope of chapter.
CHAPTER 23
DNA DATA AND TESTING
Subchapter
A. Preliminary Provisions
B. General Provisions
C. Enforcement and Other Provisions
Enactment. Chapter 23 was added November 30, 2004, P.L.1428, No.185, effective in 60 days.
Continuation of Prior Law. Section 4 of Act 185 of 2004 provided that Chapter 23 is a continuation of the act of May 28, 1995 (1st Sp.Sess., P.L.1009, No.14), known as the DNA Detection of Sexual and Violent Offenders Act.
SUBCHAPTER A
PRELIMINARY PROVISIONS
Sec.
2301. Scope of chapter.
2302. Policy.
2303. Definitions.
§ 2301. Scope of chapter.
This chapter provides for DNA detection of sexual offenders and other offenders.