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TN HB0473
TN HB0473AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to the collection of DNA samples.
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Introduced
01/28/2025
01/28/2025
In Committee
03/12/2025
03/12/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires a person arrested for a felony offense to have a biological specimen taken by the arresting authority for the purpose of DNA analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.
AI Summary
This bill requires individuals arrested for a felony offense on or after July 1, 2025, to provide a biological DNA specimen using a buccal swab (a cheek swab) for identification purposes. After a magistrate or grand jury determines probable cause for the arrest, the arresting authority must collect the DNA sample before releasing the individual and forward it to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The court will make providing this specimen a condition of bond or release. If the criminal charges are ultimately dismissed or the defendant is acquitted, the TBI must destroy the DNA sample and related records, unless there are other pending warrants or felony charges. The key purpose of this legislation is to expand the state's DNA collection procedures for individuals charged with felonies, which can help law enforcement identify and track potential criminal suspects. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving authorities time to prepare for implementing the new DNA collection requirements.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (18)
John Crawford (R)*,
Becky Jo Alexander (R),
Fred Atchley (R),
Gino Bulso (R),
Elaine Davis (R),
Rick Eldridge (R),
Andrew Farmer (R),
Johnny Garrett (R),
Kelly Keisling (R),
William Lamberth (R),
Mary Littleton (R),
Jake McCalmon (R),
Lowell Russell (R),
Richard Scarbrough (R),
Paul Sherrell (R),
Tom Stinnett (R),
Chris Todd (R),
Ron Travis (R),
Last Action
Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2025 (on 04/09/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=HB0473&ga=114 |
| Amendment 1-0 to HB0473 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/HA0072.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for HA0072 (4751) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM0517.pdf |
| Fiscal Note - HB0473 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/HB0473.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB0473.pdf |
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