Rep. Bauer played an important role in the passage of the Indiana Felony Arrest DNA Sampling Law SB322 to help solve crimes. As of 2010, all states participate in the national DNA database, Combined DNA Index System CODIS, under a law known nationally as Katie's Law.
Rep. Bauer's efforts helped to pass the Indiana Felony Arrest DNA Sampling Law SB322, a crucial step in helping to solve crimes. By 2010, all states were connected to the national DNA database, CODIS, under the widely recognized law known as Katie's Law.