TN SB0257 | 2011-2012 | 107th General Assembly

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-09 - P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
Pending: Senate Judiciary Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Draft #2) [PDF]

Summary

As introduced, requires all persons arrested on or after January 1, 2012, for the commission of any felony to have a biological specimen taken for the purpose of DNA analysis; requires sample of biological specimen to be destroyed if charges dismissed or defendant acquitted. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3.

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Title

As introduced, requires all persons arrested on or after January 1, 2012, for the commission of any felony to have a biological specimen taken for the purpose of DNA analysis; requires sample of biological specimen to be destroyed if charges dismissed or defendant acquitted. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3.

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-02-09 P2C, ref. to S. Jud Comm.
2011-02-07 Intro., P1C.
2011-01-31 Filed for intro.

Same As/Similar To

HB1822 (Crossfiled) 2011-03-01 - Assigned to s/c General Sub of Judiciary

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