Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

HB 1288: Law enforcement officers and agencies; require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing

Introduced Last action February 17, 2026: House Second Readers

Plain-language summary

HB 1288 is a bill introduced in the Georgia House on February 11, 2026. According to its official title, it concerns: Law enforcement officers and agencies; require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing. Primary sponsor: Terry Cummings (Democratic), Robert Dawson (Democratic), Robert Flournoy (Democratic), Esther Panitch (Democratic), Arlene Beckles (Democratic), Segun Adeyina (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (February 17, 2026): House Second Readers.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Terry Cummings (Democratic); Robert Dawson (Democratic); Robert Flournoy (Democratic); Esther Panitch (Democratic); and 2 more.