Georgia · 2025-2026 Regular Session · Bill

SB 29: 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

Passed one chamber Last action March 27, 2026: House Withdrawn, Recommitted

Plain-language summary

SB 29 is a bill introduced in the Georgia Senate on January 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: 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. Primary sponsor: Rick Williams (Republican), John Albers (Republican), Randy Robertson (Republican), Mike Hodges (Republican), Tim Bearden (Republican), Billy Hickman (Republican), Kay Kirkpatrick (Republican), Matt Brass (Republican), Chuck Payne (Republican), Max Burns (Republican), Marty Harbin (Republican), Frank Ginn (Republican), Bo Hatchett (Republican), Shawn Still (Republican), Clint Dixon (Republican). Most recent recorded action (March 27, 2026): House Withdrawn, Recommitted.

Sponsors

Primary sponsors: Rick Williams (Republican); John Albers (Republican); Randy Robertson (Republican); Mike Hodges (Republican); and 11 more.