How Long State Government Keeps Your Baby's DNA
After the 2010 "Baby DNA" lawsuit in Texas, states began to more accurately report their retention practices. Check the charts linked below to compare how long each state reports storing the newborn dried bloodspots ("Baby DNA") before and after the Texas lawsuit. NOTE: Minnesota parents won a lawsuit in November 16, 2011.
State by State Retention - 2022
State by State Retention - 2021
State by State Retention - 2020
State by State Retention - 2019
State by State Retention - 2018
State by State Retention - 2017
State by State Retention - 2016
State by State Retention - 2015
State by State Retention - 2014
State by State Retention - 2013
Post-Lawsuit: State by State Retention Practices - 2001 through 2012
Post-Lawsuit: State by State Retention Practices - 2001 through 2010
Pre-Lawsuit: State by State Retention Practices - 2001 through 2009