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TN SB0841
TN SB0841AN 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
02/04/2025
02/04/2025
In Committee
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 felony offenses on or after July 1, 2025, to provide a biological specimen (specifically a buccal swab, which is a cheek cell sample) for DNA analysis. After a magistrate or grand jury determines probable cause for the arrest, the arresting authority must collect the DNA sample prior to the person's release from custody and forward it to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI). The court or magistrate must make providing the DNA specimen a condition of bond or recognizance. If the criminal charges are ultimately dismissed or the defendant is acquitted, the TBI must destroy the DNA sample and associated records, unless there are other pending arrest warrants or felony convictions. The bill aims to expand DNA collection procedures for law enforcement identification purposes, with specific protocols for sample collection, storage, and potential destruction. The legislation will take effect on July 1, 2025, and applies to felony arrests occurring on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025 (on 04/17/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/default.aspx?BillNumber=SB0841&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0145 (4751) | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/FM3162.pdf |
| Amendment 1-0 to SB0841 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Amend/SA0145.pdf |
| Fiscal Memo for SA0145 (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/SB0841.pdf |
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