SB 116

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

Status: in_committee. Latest action: March 12, 2026.

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.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-116

Session 1033

Status in_committee

Committee Public Safety and Homeland Security | Rules

Senate in_committee 2026-03-12

Criminal Justice Immigration

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Bearden, Timothy

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2025-02-06	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-03-12	Status	in_committee
2026-03-12	Latest Action	House Committee Favorably Reported

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