New York S09585 mandates that sexual offense evidence be stored securely for 20 years or until the victim's 40th birthday, whichever is later.

New York S09585 amends the public health law to require that all sexual offense evidence be kept in a locked, separate, and secure area for 20 years from the date of collection or until the victim's fortieth birthday, whichever is later. The bill also mandates the development of a statewide electronic tracking system for reported evidence collection kits, allowing survivors to track their kits anonymously. The tracking system will be used by hospitals, law enforcement, and other entities involved in the chain of custody.

New York S09585 mandates that sexual offense evidence be stored securely for 20 years or until the victim's 40th birthday, whichever is later.

New York S09585 amends the public health law to require that all sexual offense evidence be kept in a locked, separate, and secure area for 20 years from the date of collection or until the victim's fortieth birthday, whichever is later. The bill also mandates the development of a statewide electronic tracking system for reported evidence collection kits, allowing survivors to track their kits anonymously. The tracking system will be used by hospitals, law enforcement, and other entities involved in the chain of custody.