Alabama House bill increases time for law enforcement to collect DNA evidence

By: Ralph Chapoco

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: February 18, 2026

Words: 88

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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The House Public Safety and Homeland Security Committee approved legislation that extends the time that law enforcement can collect DNA evidence.

HB 454, sponsored by Joe Lovvorn, R-Auburn, increases the time that law enforcement can execute a search warrant for a DNA reference sample from 10 days to 60 days before it is void.

Lovvorn said he filed the bill based on the recommendation of law enforcement. Members of the committee approved the legislation …

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