SB 29

Georgia Senate bill in Session 1033.

Status: failed. Latest action: March 27, 2026.

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.

Bill ID GA-1033-SB-29

Session 1033

Status failed

Committee Public Safety and Homeland Security | Judiciary

Senate failed 2026-03-27

Criminal Justice

Summary

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.

Sponsor

Williams, Rick

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Actions Timeline

Date	Event	Detail
2025-01-27	Introduced	Bill introduced
2026-03-27	Status	failed
2026-03-27	Latest Action	House Withdrawn, Recommitted

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