GA SB499 | 2021-2022 | Regular Session

Status

Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Republican 19-3)
Status: Introduced on February 11 2022 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2022-03-11 - Senate Read Second Time
Text: Latest bill text (Comm Sub) [PDF]

Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the O.C.G.A., relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to provide for analysis and collection of DNA of individuals convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses; to provide for analysis and collection of DNA of individuals arrested for felony offenses; to revise and add definitions; to change provisions relating to time and procedure for obtaining DNA samples; to amend Code Section 17-6-1 of the O.C.G.A., relating to when offenses are bailable, procedure, schedule of bails, and appeal bonds, so as to provide a cross-reference for purposes of DNA collection as a condition of bail; to provide for related matters; to provide for an effective date and applicability; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Title

DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; analysis and collection of DNA of individuals convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses; provide

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History

DateChamberAction
2022-03-11SenateSenate Read Second Time
2022-03-09SenateSenate Committee Favorably Reported By Substitute
2022-02-14SenateSenate Read and Referred
2022-02-11SenateSenate Hopper

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