New York A05518 prohibits the use of the state DNA identification index for familial DNA searches.

New York A05518 amends the executive law to prohibit the use of the state DNA identification index for familial DNA searches. This means that the state's DNA database cannot be used to identify potential offenders who may be biological relatives of the individual whose DNA was collected. The bill also mandates that any existing rules, regulations, policies, or procedures conflicting with these amendments are nullified and void as against public policy. This act takes effect immediately.

New York A05518 prohibits the use of the state DNA identification index for familial DNA searches.

New York A05518 amends the executive law to prohibit the use of the state DNA identification index for familial DNA searches. This means that the state's DNA database cannot be used to identify potential offenders who may be biological relatives of the individual whose DNA was collected. The bill also mandates that any existing rules, regulations, policies, or procedures conflicting with these amendments are nullified and void as against public policy. This act takes effect immediately.