Legislation that would expand Katie's Law passed the New Mexico…
Governer Susana Martinez
What is Katie's Law?
In January of 2006, "Katie's Bill", which requires DNA for most felony arrests for inclusion in the database, was passed by the New Mexico state legislature in only thirty days. The bill was signed into law in March 2006 and went into effect on January 1, 2007. After passing "Katie’s Law" in New Mexico, Dave and Jayann dedicated themselves to getting similar legislation passed nationwide.
Governor Martinez is urging lawmakers to expand Katie’s Law.
It looks like the proposed expansion of Katie's Law will move …
Governor Susana Martinez conducted a press conference at 1 p.m.…
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Gov. discusses expanding Katie's Law
NM State student Katie Sepich was killed in 2006
Updated: Tuesday, 01 Feb 2011, 10:51 AM MST
Published : Tuesday, 01 Feb 2011, 10:51 AM MST
SANTA FE, N.M. (KRQE) - Governor Susana Martinez conducted a press conference at 1 p.m. on Tuesday discussing the expansion of Katie's Law.
Gov. Martinez is asking that the law require DNA sampling to be taken from all individuals arrested for felony crimes.
Katie's Law was passed in 2006, following the murder of Katie Sepich, a New Mexico State University student whose killer was eventually convicted with help of a DNA match.
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