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GA SB29
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Ricky Williams
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AI Summary
- Requires DNA collection via oral swab or noninvasive procedure from individuals arrested for "serious violent felonies" in Georgia, in addition to existing requirements for convicted felons
- DNA samples must be collected by arresting officers or at booking/processing; for warrantless arrests, collection is delayed until a judge or grand jury makes a probable cause determination
- State of Georgia pays all DNA testing costs and provides postage-prepaid collection kits to law enforcement agencies
- Expands grounds for DNA profile expungement to include charge dismissals, acquittals, reduction to misdemeanors, statute of limitations expiration, or completion of first offender sentences; clerks must notify the bureau within 30 days of qualifying events
- Effective date is July 1, 2028, contingent on specific appropriation of funds for implementation
Legislative Description
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
Last Action
House Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
1/29/2026
Committee Referrals
Public Safety and Homeland Security3/4/2025
Judiciary1/28/2025
Full Bill Text
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