SB0371Introduced in the Senate
AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 40, Chapter 35, Part 3, relative to collection of biological specimens for DNA analysis.
Introduced by Paul Rose, District 32
What does this bill do?
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Official description
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.
Where it stands
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
April 8, 2025
How did lawmakers vote?
House votes
1 recorded vote · each counted separately
Senate votes
2 recorded votes · each counted separately
HouseStage: FLOOR VOTE: REGULAR CALENDAR PASSAGE ON THIRD CONSIDERATION · March 13, 2025
86
Yes
0
No
3
Absent or Not Voting
89 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
What do people think?
Citizen Voice
How would you vote on this bill?
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See how each representative voted
| Representative | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| John Crawford | 1 | Yes |
| Bud Hulsey | 2 | Yes |
| Timothy Hill | 3 | Yes |
| Renea Jones | 4 | Yes |
| David Hawk | 5 | Yes |
| Tim Hicks | 6 | Yes |
| Rebecca Alexander | 7 | Yes |
| Jerome Moon | 8 | Yes |
| Gary Hicks | 9 | Yes |
| Rick Eldridge | 10 | Yes |
Bill history
Filed for introduction
Introduced, Passed on First Consideration
Placed on Senate Judiciary Committee calendar for 2/18/2025
Passed on Second Consideration, refer to Senate Judiciary Committee
Recommended for passage, refer to Senate Calendar Committee
Placed on Senate Consent Calendar 2 for 2/24/2025
Passed Senate, Ayes 33, Nays 0
Engrossed; ready for transmission to House
Rcvd. from S., held on H. desk.
Subst. for comp. HB.
Passed H., Ayes 86, Nays 0, PNV 3
Enrolled and ready for signatures
Signed by Senate Speaker
Signed by H. Speaker
Transmitted to Governor for action.
Signed by Governor.
Pub. Ch. 63
Effective date(s) 07/01/2025
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