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House Bill 265 Alabama 2026 Session
Updated Feb 4, 2026
House Bill 265 Alabama 2026 Session
House Bill
In Committee
Current Status
2026 Regular Session
Session
1
Sponsor
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Ben RobbinsRepresentativeRepublican- Session
- 2026 Regular Session
- Title
- Crimes and offenses; crimes of unlawful use of DNA created, criminal penalties provided
- Description
This bill would prohibit certain intentional collection, use, retention, or disclosure of a person's DNA sample or genetic information without that person's express consent.
This bill would create the crimes of unlawful use of DNA in the first, second, and third degrees and provide criminal penalties for violations.
This bill would also provide exceptions for certain collection, use, retention, or disclosure for law enforcement purposes; to comply with a subpoena, court order, or federal law; as it relates to the Alabama Department of Forensic Sciences' DNA Databank; and by genetic testing companies in compliance with state law.
- Subjects
- Crimes & Offenses
Bill Actions
H
Reported Out of Committee House of Origin from House Judiciary QNSPX54-1
H
Pending House Judiciary
H
Read for the first time and referred to the House Committee on Judiciary
Calendar
Bill Text
Documents
Bill Text (Introduced)
House Bill 265 Alabama 2026 Session - Introduced
Amendment
House Judiciary Reported Out of Committee House of Origin
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note - Introduced
Fiscal Note
Fiscal Note - Reported by First Chamber Committee
Source: Alabama Legislature