SB 116·GA·senate
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
Passed One ChamberFiled Feb 6, 2025
Sponsor: Tim Bearden (R)
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House Committee Favorably Reported
Mar 12, 2026
Summary
The bill mandates that any person held in a Georgia detention facility who faces a misdemeanor or felony charge and is subject to an immigration detainer must provide a DNA sample. It applies to the individuals in custody, as well as the agencies that collect and store the DNA. The goal is to expand DNA databases for law‑enforcement and immigration purposes.
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