{"code":"PEN","codeName":"Penal Code","section":"295.2","citation":"Pen. Code, § 295.2","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"PART 1. OF CRIMES AND PUNISHMENTS [25. - 680.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1"},{"name":"TITLE 9. OF CRIMES AGAINST THE PERSON INVOLVING SEXUAL ASSAULT, AND CRIMES AGAINST PUBLIC DECENCY AND GOOD MORALS [261. - 368.7.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9"},{"name":"CHAPTER 6. DNA and Forensic Identification Data Base and Data Bank Act of 1998 [295. - 300.4.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-6"},{"name":"ARTICLE 1. Purpose and Administration [295. - 295.2.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/part-1/title-9/chapter-6/article-1"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 2015, Ch. 303, Sec. 386.   (AB 731)   Effective January 1, 2016.","effective":"2016-01-01","html":"<p>The DNA and forensic identification database and databank and the Department of Justice DNA Laboratory shall not be used as a source of genetic material for testing, research, or experiments, by any person, agency, or entity seeking to find a causal link between genetics and behavior or health.</p>","text":"The DNA and forensic identification database and databank and the Department of Justice DNA Laboratory shall not be used as a source of genetic material for testing, research, or experiments, by any person, agency, or entity seeking to find a causal link between genetics and behavior or health.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/penal-code/purpose-and-administration-295-2","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}