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TN SB2182
TN SB2182AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40, relative to the collection of DNA samples.
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Introduced
02/02/2026
02/02/2026
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
114th General Assembly
Bill Summary
As introduced, requires the clerk of the court in which a person charged with a violent felony and for whom a biological specimen is taken for the purpose of DNA analysis to submit the clerk's notification to the TBI of the final disposition of the criminal proceeding against the person in writing. - Amends TCA Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40.
AI Summary
This bill requires that when a person is charged with a violent felony and a biological specimen, which is a sample of DNA, is taken for analysis, the clerk of the court must notify the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation (TBI) in writing about the final outcome of the criminal case. This change amends existing Tennessee law concerning criminal procedures and DNA sample collection, ensuring that the TBI is formally informed of the disposition of cases where DNA has been collected.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee (on 02/05/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=SB2182&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2182 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2182.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/SB2182.pdf |
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