GA SB116 2026

DNA Sampling; the collection of DNA samples from any individual in a detention facility charged with a misdemeanor or felony who is subject to an immigration detainer notice; require

Date of Vote: February 25, 2026

Chamber of Origin: Senate

A BILL to be entitled an Act to amend Chapter 3 of Title 35 of the Official Code of Georgia Annotated, relating to DNA sampling, collection, and analysis, so as to require the collection of DNA samples from any individual in a detention facility charged with a misdemeanor or felony who is subject to an immigration detainer notice; to provide for related matters; to repeal conflicting laws; and for other purposes.

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Voted YEA

33
96.97% REPUBLICANS3.03% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS

VOTED NAY

20
0% REPUBLICANS100% DEMOCRATS0% INDEPENDENTS
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Voted yea

Brian StricklandState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:91.41
Clint DixonState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:96.09
Bill CowsertState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:92.19
Frank GinnState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:94.53
Shawn StillState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:96.09
Drew EcholsState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:97.30

Voted nay

Jaha HowardState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:41.67
Nan OrrockState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:33.59
Harold JonesState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:35.16
RaShaun KempState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:32.43
Sonya HalpernState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:36.72
Sally HarrellState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:31.25

Not Voting

Derek MallowState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:32.81
Tonya AndersonState SenateGeorgia
Lifetime Score:34.38
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