New York A01442 amends the criminal procedure law to ensure biometric evidence is not the sole factor in jury decisions.

New York A01442 amends Section 300.10 of the criminal procedure law by adding a new subdivision. This change mandates that in any criminal trial or proceeding, upon request by a party, the court must instruct the jury that the presentation of biometric evidence should not be the sole determining factor in their decision. This legislative action aims to balance the weight given to biometric evidence in criminal trials.

New York A01442 amends the criminal procedure law to ensure biometric evidence is not the sole factor in jury decisions.

New York A01442 amends Section 300.10 of the criminal procedure law by adding a new subdivision. This change mandates that in any criminal trial or proceeding, upon request by a party, the court must instruct the jury that the presentation of biometric evidence should not be the sole determining factor in their decision. This legislative action aims to balance the weight given to biometric evidence in criminal trials.