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TN HB2189
TN HB2189AN 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 amends Tennessee law to require that when a person is charged with a violent felony and a biological specimen is collected for DNA 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 ensures that the TBI receives official written confirmation of the case's disposition, which is important for maintaining accurate records related to DNA analysis and criminal proceedings.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Sponsor(s) withdrawn. (on 02/09/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/Billinfo/Default?BillNumber=HB2189&ga=114 |
| Fiscal Note - SB2182 | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Fiscal/SB2182.pdf |
| BillText | https://www.capitol.tn.gov/Bills/114/Bill/HB2189.pdf |
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