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.

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History

1. 2025
   1. Apr 8Pub. Ch. 63Latest
   2. Apr 8Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
   3. Mar 25Signed by Governor Bill Lee.Became Law
   4. Mar 18Transmitted to Governor for action.To Governor
   5. Mar 17Signed by Senate SpeakerMajor
   6. Mar 17Signed by H. SpeakerMajor
   7. Mar 13Subst. for comp. HB.Major
      • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/13/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Lower
   8. Mar 13Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 3Passed House
   9. Mar 13Enrolled and ready for signaturesMinor
   10. Feb 27Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
   11. Feb 24Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0Passed Senate
       • Vote recorded FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 2/24/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   12. Feb 24Engrossed; ready for transmission to HouseMinor
   13. Feb 20Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/24/2025
   14. Feb 18Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
       • Vote recorded SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee 2/18/2025 Passed. Result: pass.Upper
   15. Feb 12Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary CommitteeMinor
   16. Feb 11Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/18/2025
   17. Feb 10Introduced, Passed on First ConsiderationMinor
   18. Jan 28Filed for introductionIntroduced