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GA SB499
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/11/2022
Primary Sponsor
Lindsey Tippins
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AI Summary
- Expands mandatory DNA collection to individuals arrested (upon warrant or probable cause finding) for murder/felony murder, trafficking of persons for labor or sexual servitude, and any felony sexual offense under Chapter 6 of Title 16
- Requires DNA collection from individuals convicted of specified misdemeanors, including stalking, violating a family violence order, public indecency, keeping a place of prostitution, pimping, pandering, being a "peeping Tom," and invasion of privacy
- Adds DNA sample collection as a mandatory condition of bail, requiring the accused to provide a sample by oral swab or other noninvasive procedure within 15 days of bail being set; failure to comply authorizes the prosecuting attorney to forfeit the bond
- Requires the bureau to expunge DNA records within 30 days upon receipt of a certified court order reversing a conviction with charges dismissed, a judgment of acquittal, or a sentencing order reducing charges to offenses not requiring DNA collection
- Effective date of January 1, 2023, applying to arrests or offenses committed on or after that date
Legislative Description
DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; analysis and collection of DNA of individuals convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses; provide
Last Action
Senate Read Second Time
3/11/2022
Committee Referrals
Judiciary2/14/2022
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