HB 454·AL·house
Search warrants; period of time to execute and return search warrants for DNA evidence, extended
Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Joe Lovvorn (R)
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Reported Out of Committee Second House
Mar 3, 2026
Summary
The bill changes Alabama law so that a search warrant used to collect a DNA reference sample can be executed and returned within 60 days instead of the standard 10 days. It applies to law‑enforcement officers and anyone subject to a DNA‑related warrant, aiming to give investigators more time for forensic analysis.
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