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Georgia bills · 2025-2026 Regular Session

Georgia SB 29

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

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To Governor
  6. Became law

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Official abstract published by the Georgia legislature· description

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.

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State vote data last updated Oct 16, 2026, 12:24 AM.

DateVoteResultYour legislators
Mar 3, 2025
Senate
Senate Vote #133 - 2025-2026 Regular SessionpassSet your home in Georgia to see

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