Prohibits the use of DNA phenotyping in criminal prosecutions and proceedings
This bill prohibits New York law enforcement agencies from using or contracting for DNA phenotyping services, which predict physical traits like eye color, skin tone, or ancestry from DNA. It bans any evidence derived from such analysis from being used in criminal investigations, arrests, or court proceedings, and requires existing DNA phenotyping data held by police to be destroyed immediately. Convictions based on this evidence would be eligible for review under existing legal procedures. The law applies directly to police departments and criminal cases within New York State.
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Feb 2025
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Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
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Feb 19, 2025
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Mike Gianaris
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jabari Brisport
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Luis Sepúlveda
DDemocratic
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