Criminal Procedure - As introduced, requires a person arrested for a felony offense to have a biological specimen taken by the arresting authority for the purpose of DNA analysis to determine identification characteristics specific to the person. - Amends TCA Title 18; Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35.

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Apr 20, 2026 lower

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Apr 14, 2026 lower

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/20/2026
Apr 14, 2026 lower

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2026
Apr 17, 2025 lower

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/21/2025
Apr 14, 2025 lower

Rule #83(8) Suspended, to be heard in Senate Finance, Ways & Means Committee on 4/15/2025
Apr 14, 2025 lower

Placed on Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee calendar for 4/15/2025
Mar 18, 2025 upper

Recommended for passage with amendment/s, refer to Senate Finance, Ways, and Means Committee Ayes 9, Nays 0 PNV 0
Mar 17, 2025 lower

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Mar 13, 2025 lower

Sponsor(s) Added.
Mar 12, 2025 lower

Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 3/18/2025
Feb 12, 2025 upper

Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Feb 10, 2025 lower

Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Feb 4, 2025 lower

Filed for introduction