Provides that people arrested in connection with felonies relating to sex offenses where the victim is less than 13 years old must submit a DNA sample
This bill requires individuals arrested for specific sex offenses against children under 13 to provide a DNA sample at the time of arrest. It directly affects people charged with felonies listed in the penal law involving victims under 13 years old. Key provisions mandate DNA collection upon arrest (unless previously submitted), allow courts to order collection if refused, and establish procedures for expunging DNA records if convictions are overturned or charges dismissed. The law also creates safeguards for removing DNA profiles from the state index when legally appropriate.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
upper
Jan 15, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY
upper
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Dean Murray
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Tony Palumbo
RRepublican
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