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Department of Forensic Science

Forensic Science Board

Regulations for the Implementation of the Law Permitting DNA Analysis Upon Arrest for All Violent Felonies and Certain Burglaries [6 VAC 40 ‑ 40]

Action:

Regulatory Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-40

Action 6448 / Stage 10307

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Documents
Proposed Text	4/7/2025 12:05 pm
Agency Background Document	7/3/2024
ORM Economic Review Form	7/3/2024
Attorney General Certification	7/31/2024
DPB Economic Impact Analysis	10/25/2024
Agency Response to EIA	4/1/2025
Governor's Review Memo	4/1/2025

Status
Attorney General Review	Submitted to OAG: 7/3/2024 Review Completed: 7/31/2024 Result: Certified
DPB Review	Submitted on 9/20/2024 Review Completed: 10/25/2024
Secretary Review	Secretary of Public Safety and Homeland Security Review Completed: 3/19/2025
Governor's Review	ORM Review Completed: 4/1/2025 Governor Review Completed: 4/1/2025 Result: Approved
Virginia Registrar	Submitted on 4/1/2025 The Virginia Register of Regulations Will be published on 4/21/2025 Volume: 41 Issue: 18
Comment Period	A public comment forum will open on 4/21/2025 and remain open through 5/21/2025
Effective Date	6/5/2025

Contact Information
Name / Title:	Amy Jenkins / Department Counsel
Address:	700 North 5th Street Richmond, 23219
Email Address:	amy.jenkins@dfs.virginia.gov
Telephone:	(804)786-6848 FAX: (804)786-6857 TDD: ()-

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Action 6448:

Regulatory Reduction Action for 6 VAC 40-40

Stages associated with this regulatory action.

Stage Type	Status
Fast-Track (10307)	Submitted to the Registrar and awaiting publication (04/21/2025).

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