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SB 29Session 2025_26SenatePassed a vote

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.

Latest development · Mar 27, 2026

House Withdrawn, Recommitted

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Session
2025_26
Introduced
Jan 27, 2025
Latest passage
Mar 3, 2025
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

Topics and classification

Civixly topics

Justice & Public Safety

Source subjects

CRIMES AND OFFENSES (CRIMINAL CODE)LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICERS AND AGENCIESPENAL INSTITUTIONS

Document type

Bill

Sponsors

Primary sponsors are listed before cosponsors and other sponsoring entities.

Primary sponsorBilly Hickman
Primary sponsorBo Hatchett
Primary sponsorChuck Payne
Primary sponsorClint Dixon
Primary sponsorFrank Ginn
Primary sponsorJohn Albers
Primary sponsorKay Kirkpatrick
Primary sponsorMarty Harbin
Primary sponsorMatt Brass
Primary sponsorMax Burns
Primary sponsorMike Hodges
Primary sponsorRandy Robertson
Primary sponsorRick Williams
Primary sponsorShawn Still
Primary sponsorTimothy Bearden

Action timeline

Newest action first. Action language is supplied by the state source.

View full action timeline12 actions⌄
  1. Mar 27, 2026

    House Withdrawn, Recommitted

    Referral CommitteeWithdrawalHouse
  2. Jan 29, 2026

    House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  3. Apr 4, 2025

    House Withdrawn, Recommitted

    Referral CommitteeWithdrawalHouse
  4. Mar 27, 2025

    House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute

    Committee Passage FavorableHouse
  5. Mar 6, 2025

    House Second Readers

    Reading 2House
  6. Mar 4, 2025

    House First Readers

    Reading 1House
  7. Mar 3, 2025

    Senate Passed/Adopted As Amended

    PassageSenate
  8. Mar 3, 2025

    Senate Third Read

    Reading 3Senate
  9. Feb 27, 2025

    Senate Read Second Time

    Reading 2Senate
  10. Feb 26, 2025

    Senate Committee Favorably Reported

    Committee Passage FavorableSenate
  11. Jan 28, 2025

    Senate Read and Referred

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  12. Jan 27, 2025

    Senate Hopper

    IntroductionSenate

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Source data last updated Jun 15, 2026.