New York S01337 mandates the collection and testing of evidence from sexual offenses within a specified timeframe.

New York S01337 amends the executive law to regulate the processing of evidence related to sexual offenses. It requires law enforcement agencies to collect and forward such evidence to forensic DNA laboratories for testing within ten business days. The bill also mandates the inclusion of test results in the state DNA identification index. It establishes a DNA subcommittee to oversee forensic DNA and sexual offense forensic evidence testing methodologies, ensuring adherence to scientific standards.

New York S01337 mandates the collection and testing of evidence from sexual offenses within a specified timeframe.

New York S01337 amends the executive law to regulate the processing of evidence related to sexual offenses. It requires law enforcement agencies to collect and forward such evidence to forensic DNA laboratories for testing within ten business days. The bill also mandates the inclusion of test results in the state DNA identification index. It establishes a DNA subcommittee to oversee forensic DNA and sexual offense forensic evidence testing methodologies, ensuring adherence to scientific standards.