DNA Sampling, Collection, and Analysis; collection of DNA samples of individuals arrested for the commission of a felony at the time such individuals are booked or otherwise processed by a detention facility; provide

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to provide for the collection of DNA samples of individuals arrested for the commission of a felony at the time such individuals are booked or otherwise processed by a detention facility; to revise provisions relating to the destruction of DNA profiles; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for oth…

Source: OpenStates · fetched March 27, 2026

• Formerly incarcerated or family ofdirectModerate impactHigh certainty

  Individuals arrested for a felony will have DNA samples collected at the time of booking or processing by a detention facility.

  “to provide for the collection of DNA samples of individuals arrested for the commission of a felony at the time such individuals are booked or otherwise processed by a detention facility”· Article 6A of Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated