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An Act Requiring DNA Collection From All Convicted Felons (SB 80, Ga. L. 2011, p. 264, 2011)

May 11, 2011

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Created current § 35-3-160 et seq. (Article 6A); closed HB 314's gap by requiring DNA from all convicted felons (incarcerated, on probation, or on parole), applied retroactively. A pre-conviction/probable-cause provision was stripped in committee. Effective upon approval by the Governor.

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State
Georgia
Bill Number
SB 80
Legislation Status
Enacted

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