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NY S07558

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Cordell Cleare

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Exempts abandoned DNA found at crime scenes that is not collected directly from the minor's person

  • Exempts DNA collection from minors who are alleged victims of criminal offenses

  • Does not restrict DNA collection from minors when authorized by a search warrant, court order, or other provision of law

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Codes4/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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