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

SB 371: 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.

Enacted Last action April 8, 2025: Pub. Ch. 63

Plain-language summary

SB 371 is a bill introduced in the Tennessee Senate on January 28, 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: Paul Rose (Republican). Most recent recorded action (April 8, 2025): Pub. Ch. 63.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Paul Rose (Republican).