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HB0473

AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35, relative to the collection of DNA samples.

Introduced·1/28/25

Tennessee HB0473 amends laws to require DNA samples from individuals arrested for felonies, effective July 1, 2025.

Tennessee HB0473 amends Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 18; Title 38, Chapter 6; Title 39 and Title 40, Chapter 35, to mandate the collection of DNA samples from individuals arrested for felony offenses occurring on or after July 1, 2025. The arresting authority must collect the biological specimen using a buccal swab before the person's release from custody. The Tennessee Bureau of Investigation will maintain the sample and destroy it if the charges are dismissed or the defendant is acquitted, provided no other qualifying warrants or capias are pending.

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Sponsors

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Roll Call Votes

18 Yea

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3 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 19, 2025

10:30 AM

House Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee Hearing

Mar 12, 2025

12:00 PM

House Judiciary Committee Hearing

History

Apr 15

House

Taken off notice for cal in s/c Finance, Ways and Means Subcommittee of Finance, Ways and Means Committee

Apr 8

House

Action Def. in s/c Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee to the Final Calendar No. 2

Apr 8

House

Placed on s/c cal Finance, Ways, and Means Subcommittee for 4/14/2026