Relates to the powers and duties of the commission on forensic science regarding familial DNA search regulations
This bill prohibits law enforcement from using New York's state DNA identification index to conduct familial DNA searches, which identify potential relatives of crime scene DNA samples. It directly affects law enforcement agencies and the Commission on Forensic Science by banning this specific investigative technique. The key mechanism requires amending state law to explicitly state that no search of the DNA index may be performed to identify an offender who might be a biological relative of the person whose DNA was submitted. The policy change takes effect immediately, nullifying any conflicting existing rules or practices.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 14, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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lower
Feb 14, 2025
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lower
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Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
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