New York A01537 prohibits the use of DNA phenotyping in criminal prosecutions and proceedings.

New York A01537 amends the executive law to prohibit the use of DNA phenotyping in criminal prosecutions and proceedings. DNA phenotyping is defined as the process of predicting a person's physical biometric information and other observable physical or biochemical characteristics, ancestry, or familial connections based on an analysis of their DNA. The bill prohibits law enforcement agencies and members from contracting for DNA phenotyping services. Evidence or products resulting from DNA phenotyping cannot be used in investigations or criminal prosecutions.

New York A01537 prohibits the use of DNA phenotyping in criminal prosecutions and proceedings.

New York A01537 amends the executive law to prohibit the use of DNA phenotyping in criminal prosecutions and proceedings. DNA phenotyping is defined as the process of predicting a person's physical biometric information and other observable physical or biochemical characteristics, ancestry, or familial connections based on an analysis of their DNA. The bill prohibits law enforcement agencies and members from contracting for DNA phenotyping services. Evidence or products resulting from DNA phenotyping cannot be used in investigations or criminal prosecutions.