New York S02693 prohibits using DNA from sexual offense evidence kits in state databases or certain actions.

New York S02693 amends the executive law and public health law to prohibit the use of DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits in state DNA identification indexes or other databases. It also restricts the use of such DNA in unrelated criminal investigations, reasonable cause for arrest, and other actions. Convictions obtained through the use of such DNA are eligible for relief. The bill allows courts to issue injunctions and mandate changes in police procedures to enforce these restrictions.

New York S02693 prohibits using DNA from sexual offense evidence kits in state databases or certain actions.

New York S02693 amends the executive law and public health law to prohibit the use of DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits in state DNA identification indexes or other databases. It also restricts the use of such DNA in unrelated criminal investigations, reasonable cause for arrest, and other actions. Convictions obtained through the use of such DNA are eligible for relief. The bill allows courts to issue injunctions and mandate changes in police procedures to enforce these restrictions.