STATE BILLGA SB 116ENGROSSED

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

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to require 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; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Feb 25, 2026; 260 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

GA SB 116 · EngrossedFeb 25

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Last action: House Committee Favorably Reported · Mar 12, 2026

Bill history

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Mar 12, 2026House Committee Favorably ReportedHouse

Mar 3, 2026House Second ReadersHouse

Feb 26, 2026House First ReadersHouse

Feb 25, 2026Senate Passed/Adopted By SubstituteSenate

Feb 25, 2026Senate Third ReadSenate

Feb 4, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteSenate

Feb 3, 2026Senate RecommittedSenate

Jan 29, 2026Senate Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteSenate

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Jan 12, 2026Senate RecommittedSenate

Feb 21, 2025Senate Read Second TimeSenate

Feb 20, 2025Senate Committee Favorably ReportedSenate

Feb 10, 2025Senate Read and ReferredSenate

Feb 6, 2025Senate HopperSenate

Recorded votes

Adoption Of Amendment #1 By The Senator From The 38th: Senate Vote #582Feb 25, 2026 · Senate · 21 yea · 31 nayFailed

Passage By Substitute: Senate Vote #583Feb 25, 2026 · Senate · 33 yea · 20 nayPassed

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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

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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

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