SB320 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Lance BellSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

Relating to criminal procedure; to require law enforcement agencies to collect fingerprints and DNA from any illegal alien in the agency's custody and submit the fingerprints and DNA for testing or cataloging.

Summary

SB320 would require Alabama law enforcement to collect fingerprints and a DNA reference sample from illegal aliens in custody and submit them for testing and cataloging.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, law enforcement agencies must collect a full set of fingerprints and a known DNA reference sample from every illegal alien in custody before release. The agency must then submit fingerprints to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency for cataloging and the DNA sample to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for analysis and database entry. The act would take effect immediately, but because it involves new or increased local expenditures, its application to local entities would require a 2/3 vote or approval/funding from the Legislature or local government.

Who It Affects

• Illegal aliens in police custody in Alabama would be fingerprinted and have a DNA reference sample collected before any release.
• Law enforcement agencies and local governments in Alabama would be responsible for implementing the collection and submission requirements and would face potential local funding implications under the constitutional expenditure rules.

Key Provisions

• Mandatory collection of a full set of fingerprints and a known DNA reference sample from any illegal alien in custody prior to release.
• Mandatory submission of collected fingerprints to the Alabama State Law Enforcement Agency for cataloging and submission of the DNA reference sample to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences for analysis and entry into the appropriate databases.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.