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GA SB116

Bill

Status

Engrossed

2/25/2026

Primary Sponsor

Timothy Bearden

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Requires DNA collection via oral swab or noninvasive procedure from individuals charged with a misdemeanor or felony who are subject to an immigration detainer notice, if ICE does not take custody within 48 hours (excluding weekends and holidays)

  • Expands the definition of "detention facility" to include municipal detention facilities in addition to state penal institutions, county jails, work camps, boot camps, and probation/parole centers

  • DNA samples must be collected by the detaining facility and forwarded to the Division of Forensic Sciences for analysis and storage in the state DNA data bank

  • Removes previous exemption that excluded misdemeanor charges from DNA collection requirements when an immigration detainer is involved

Legislative Description

DNA Sampling; the collection of DNA samples from any individual in a detention facility charged with a misdemeanor or felony who is subject to an immigration detainer notice; require

Last Action

House Committee Favorably Reported

3/12/2026

Committee Referrals

Public Safety and Homeland Security2/26/2026
Rules2/10/2025

Full Bill Text

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