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TennesseeSB 0371114th General Assembly (2025-2026)Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3, relative to collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis.
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Signed by Governor
DNA and Genetic Testing
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DNA submissions expand for deceased offenders
Beginning July 1, 2025, law enforcement agencies, including Tennessee corrections, may submit DNA samples from deceased offenders with qualifying convictions. Agencies may submit only lawfully obtained samples they control to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation. They must submit a sample when a qualifying offender dies while incarcerated and no sample was previously submitted. Both rules apply regardless of when the conviction occurred. The bureau maintains these samples under existing state law.
Faster DNA collection from sentenced people
Beginning July 1, 2025, Tennessee requires covered DNA samples to be collected within 30 days after sentencing. If incarceration lasts less than 30 days, collection must happen before the term ends. The corrections commissioner or local jail chief must order missing samples from people convicted of felonies or covered misdemeanors. This applies to people imprisoned in state corrections custody or sentenced to a county jail or workhouse. The collecting agency must send samples to the Tennessee Bureau of Investigation, which maintains them under existing state law.
Sponsors & Cosponsors
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Cosponsors
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Roll Call Votes
House vote • 3/13/2025
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/13/2025
Yes: 86 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/24/2025
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 2/24/2025
Yes: 33 • No: 0
Senate vote • 2/18/2025
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE
Yes: 9 • No: 0
Actions Timeline
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
4/8/2025Pub. Ch. 63
4/8/2025Signed by Governor.
3/25/2025SenateTransmitted to Governor for action.
3/18/2025SenateSigned by H. Speaker
3/17/2025HouseSigned by Senate Speaker
3/17/2025SenateEnrolled and ready for signatures
3/13/2025SenatePassed H., Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 3
3/13/2025HouseSubst. for comp. HB.
3/13/2025HouseRcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
2/27/2025HouseEngrossed; ready for transmission to House
2/24/2025SenatePassed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
2/24/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/24/2025
2/20/2025SenateRecommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
2/18/2025SenatePassed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
2/12/2025SenatePlaced on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/18/2025
2/11/2025SenateIntroduced, Passed on First Consideration
2/10/2025SenateFiled for introduction
1/28/2025Senate
Bill Text
Enrolled / Public Chapter
Fiscal Note
Introduced
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