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NY S07558
Bill
Status
4/22/2025
Primary Sponsor
Cordell Cleare
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AI Summary
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Prohibits law enforcement officers from collecting DNA samples from minors (under 18) before a lawful arrest without written consent from the minor's parent, legal guardian, or attorney
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Exempts abandoned DNA found at crime scenes that is 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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Takes effect 90 days after becoming law
Legislative Description
Requires the written consent of a minor's parent, legal guardian or attorney for law enforcement collection of DNA from a minor prior to the lawful arrest of such minor.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026