Gov. Martin O?Malley?s proposal to collect DNA samples from suspects of violent crimes would be weakened under compromises his administration is offering to soothe concerns of black lawmakers.

The House of Delegates? black caucus discussed Thursday potential changes to O?Malley?s plan ? an important part of his legislative package this year. Changes include waiting until a suspect is formally indicted to process DNA samples and automatically destroying samples if a suspect is arrested but not indicted.

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