Georgia 2025-2026 Regular Session Status: Introduced 6 D cosponsors

HB 1288 — Law enforcement officers and agencies; require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing

Last action — House Second Readers

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Summary

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of DNA samples and time and procedure for withdrawal of blood samples, so as to require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. House Second Readers

  2. House First Readers

  3. House Hopper

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 5 co-sponsors · 241 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (5)

Not signed on (241)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 1288 do?
A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Code Section 35-3-161 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to collection of DNA samples and time and procedure for withdrawal of blood samples, so as to require consent or a court order to withdraw blood from persons who are to be incarcerated or are to be released for DNA testing; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.
Who sponsors HB 1288?
HB 1288 is sponsored by Robert Flournoy (Democrat), Segun Adeyina (Democrat), Arlene Beckles (Democrat), Esther Panitch (Democrat), Robert Dawson (Democrat), and Terry Cummings (Democrat).
What is the current status of HB 1288?
This bill has been introduced in the House. Introduced February 11, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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