SB 116 DNA collection on immigrants – passed the Senate; did not pass the House

Link: Georgia General Assembly

Summary:

would subject noncitizens to forced DNA collection for low-level offenses while charges could remain pending. This includes minor traffic offenses

Details:

This bill was pushed forward because SB 29 was made much less onerous by the House Safety and Homeland Security Committee

Position: Oppose

Status:

Passed passed the Senate Public Safety Committee 1/28/26 -video found here from 19.40 to 53.30. Passed Senate on 2/25/26. Hearing before the House Homeland Safety and Security Committee on 3/11/2026. 32.55 – 1:01 (Jessica Stern expert on criminal/immigration very detailed on the harm of the bill)

Talking points

Action:

Contact the Rules Committee: Use the link below to contact the members of the House Rules Committee to oppose this unfair treatment of migrants.Email Your Legislators