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GA HB1420
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/22/2022
Primary Sponsor
Debbie Buckner
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AI Summary
- Requires DNA collection by oral swab or other noninvasive procedure from any individual arrested for a "serious crime," defined as offenses listed under Code Section 17-10-6.1 or crimes requiring sex offender registration under Title 42
- Assigns collection responsibility to the arresting or detaining law enforcement agency, unless a sample has already been collected by another agency or the Department of Corrections
- Directs the GBI division to perform DNA analysis, with authority to contract out analysis services, and requires resulting DNA profiles to be stored in the state DNA data bank
- Restricts access to DNA data bank records to uses authorized under existing Code Section 35-3-163 and requires storage in compliance with Code Sections 35-3-162 and 35-3-163
- Provides good faith immunity for DNA samples collected under the new provision, deeming them lawfully obtained and authorizing their use until expunged
Legislative Description
Law enforcement; collection of DNA from certain individuals at time of arrest; provide
Last Action
House Second Readers
2/28/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary - Non-Civil2/24/2022
Full Bill Text
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