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TN: An Act Requiring DNA Collection From All Felony Convictions (SB 3098, Acts 1998, ch. 1028, 1998)

May 18, 1998

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Expanded Tennessee DNA collection from a short list of sex offenses to ALL felonies by requiring the court to order a biological specimen for DNA analysis from any person convicted of any felony committed on or after July 1, 1998; specified collection by the health department for non-incarcerated persons and by the institution for those incarcerated, made providing the specimen a condition of probation or community corrections, and authorized collection from felons in custody who had not yet provided one. Acts 1998, ch. 1028 (SB 3098); effective upon becoming law.

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Tennessee
Bill Number
SB 3098
Legislation Status
Enacted

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