Tennessee · 114

SB 371

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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Tennessee SB 371 requires the collection of biological specimens from certain convicted offenders within 30 days of sentencing for DNA analysis. The bill also mandates that law enforcement agencies submit specimens from offenders who die while incarcerated if they were previously convicted of a qualifying offense. This legislation amends TCA Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3.

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QuestionChamberResultYeaNayOtherDateSource
FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION 3/13/2025 Passed (1) lower pass 0 0 3 Mar 13, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
FLOOR VOTE: Motion to Adopt 2/24/2025 Passed (1) upper pass 0 0 0 Feb 24, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0
SENATE JUDICIARY COMMITTEE: Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar… upper pass 0 0 0 Feb 18, 2025 Open States bulk CSV (bills/votes) CC0-1.0