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NY A10542
Bill
Status
3/11/2026
Primary Sponsor
Amy Paulin
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AI Summary
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Sexual offense evidence must be stored in a locked, secure area for 20 years from collection or until the victim's 40th birthday, whichever is later
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Parents, guardians, or conservators cannot authorize destruction of evidence when victims are minors, vulnerable elderly persons, or incompetent/physically disabled individuals
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Minors who independently consented to a forensic rape exam may make their own decisions about evidence destruction and reporting status
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The Office of Victim Services must contact victims upon their 18th birthday to provide information about their evidence collection kit and available services
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A working group must convene to create a coordinated tracking system for sexual offense evidence kits and report findings to the governor and legislature by November 30, 2026
Legislative Description
Requires that all sexual offense evidence shall be kept in a locked, separate and secure area for twenty years from the date of collection or until the victim's fortieth birthday, whichever is later; makes other sexual offense evidence collection kit procedures.
Last Action
referred to health
3/11/2026