This database includes federal, state, and local laws, proposed legislation, budget impact statements,
regulations, and more as jurisdictions implement forensic DNA policies and procedures.
April 28, 2019
Amended O.C.G.A. § 35-3-160 to extend DNA collection to persons charged with a felony who are never formally convicted —…
May 11, 2011
Created current § 35-3-160 et seq. (Article 6A); closed HB 314’s gap by requiring DNA from all convicted felons (incarcerated,…
July 1, 2007
First expansion of collection beyond incarceration to include certain felony probationers (crimes against persons, sex offenses, burglary, robbery, armed robbery,…
April 7, 2005
Omnibus code corrections bill; § 24 amended § 24-4-60 to extend DNA collection to inmates in private correctional facilities under…
April 28, 2000
The foundational expansion of Georgia’s DNA collection program. Amended former O.C.G.A. § 24-4-60 to require DNA samples from all persons…
April 17, 1992
Georgia’s original DNA database statute. Required blood samples for DNA analysis from persons convicted of enumerated sex offenses — rape,…