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S 1909 New York Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Establishes the New York state familial search policy and the release of information for familial DNA searches

Summary
Establishes the New York state familial search policy; relates to the release of certain information for familial DNA searches where a written agreement governing the use and dissemination of such DNA records exists.
Issues: ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill requires written agreement for DNA record release, a data privacy safeguard for biometric information in familial searches.80% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
upper
Jan 14, 2025
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REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
upper
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Tom O'Mara
RRepublican/Conservative
NY
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