STATE BILLGA SB 29ENGROSSED

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

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to provide for the 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; to revise provisions relating to the destruction of DNA profiles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Status: Engrossed; Passed its first chamber
Status date: Mar 3, 2025; 619 days ago
Current chamber: House of Representatives
Session: 2025-2026 Regular Session

GA SB 29 · EngrossedMar 3

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Last action: House Withdrawn, Recommitted · Mar 27, 2026

Bill history

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Mar 27, 2026House Withdrawn, RecommittedHouse

Jan 29, 2026House Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteHouse

Apr 4, 2025House Withdrawn, RecommittedHouse

Mar 27, 2025House Committee Favorably Reported By SubstituteHouse

Mar 6, 2025House Second ReadersHouse

Mar 4, 2025House First ReadersHouse

Mar 3, 2025Senate Passed/Adopted As AmendedSenate

Mar 3, 2025Senate Third ReadSenate

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Feb 27, 2025Senate Read Second TimeSenate

Feb 26, 2025Senate Committee Favorably ReportedSenate

Jan 28, 2025Senate Read and ReferredSenate

Jan 27, 2025Senate HopperSenate

Recorded vote

Passage As Amended: Senate Vote #133Mar 3, 2025 · Senate · 44 yea · 11 nayPassed

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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

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