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NY A00627
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Chantel Jackson
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AI Summary
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Prohibits law enforcement officers from collecting DNA samples from minors or picking up discarded samples before a lawful arrest without written consent from the minor's parent, legal guardian, or attorney
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Exempts DNA samples abandoned at a crime scene that are not collected directly from the minor's person
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Exempts DNA collection from minors who are alleged victims of criminal offenses
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Does not restrict DNA collection from minors when authorized by a search warrant, court order, or other provision of law
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Defines "minor" as any person under age 18 and "DNA sample" as blood, saliva, hair, or other bodily material from which DNA can be extracted
Legislative Description
Requires the written consent of a minor's parent, legal guardian or attorney for law enforcement collection of DNA from a minor and/or pick up of a discarded sample of a minor prior to the lawful arrest of such minor.
Last Action
referred to governmental operations
1/7/2026