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2025-2026 Regular Session

SB29

DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; collection of DNA samples of individuals arrested for the commission of a felony at the time such individuals are booked or otherwise processed by a detention facility; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to provide for the collection of DNA samples of individuals arrested for the commission of a felony at the time such individuals are booked or otherwise processed by a detention facility; to revise provisions relating to the destruction of DNA profiles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Legislative progress

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House committee substitute March 27, 2025 House committee reassignment April 4, 2025 House committee substitute January 29, 2026 House committee reassignment March 27, 2026

Recorded floor votes

1 roll call are available for this bill. This record includes procedural and intermediate action as well as substantive final votes.

March 3, 2025 · Senate

Passage As Amended: Senate Vote #133

Passed ⭐ Substantive final action

44 yea–11 nay · 1 absent

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Committee referrals

Instrument history

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  1. House House Withdrawn, Recommitted
  2. House House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
  3. House House Withdrawn, Recommitted
  4. House House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
  5. House House Second Readers
  6. House House First Readers
  7. Senate Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended View roll call
  8. Senate Senate Third Read
  9. Senate Senate Read Second Time
  10. Senate Senate Committee Favorably Reported
  11. Senate Senate Read and Referred
  12. Senate Senate Hopper
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