Tennessee · 114th Regular Session (2025-2026) · Bill

HB 341: DNA and Genetic Testing - As enacted, requires collection of a biological specimen from certain convicted offenders to be collected within 30 days of sentencing to be used for DNA analysis; requires a law enforcement agency to submit a biological specimen from an offender who dies while incarcerated and was previously convicted of a qualifying offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3.

In committee Last action April 8, 2025: Comp. became Pub. Ch. 63

Plain-language summary

HB 341 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee House on January 23, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: DNA and Genetic Testing - As enacted, requires collection of a biological specimen from certain convicted offenders to be collected within 30 days of sentencing to be used for DNA analysis; requires a law enforcement agency to submit a biological specimen from an offender who dies while incarcerated and was previously convicted of a qualifying offense. - Amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3. Primary sponsor: John Gillespie (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Comp. became Pub. Ch. 63.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: John Gillespie (Republican).