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Michigan’s prison inmates would have more time to petition the courts for DNA testing in their cases, under a bill signed by the governor Thursday.
The measure repeals the sunset date on post-conviction testing of DNA, which was set to expire at the beginning of next year.
State Senator Steve Bieda says there have been significant advancements in DNA testing over the years, so it makes sense to keep the program going.
Bieda says, since he’s been in office, lawmakers have extended that expiration date three times.
He says by eliminating the sunset they won’t have to keep reauthorizing the program.
The bill passed the House earlier this month and the Senate in October.
