New York S09799 prohibits the use of DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits in unrelated investigations or adding to state DNA databases.

New York S09799 amends the executive law and public health law to prohibit the use of DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits in unrelated criminal investigations. The bill specifies that such DNA cannot be added to any state or local DNA identification index or used as part of reasonable cause for arrest. Additionally, any conviction obtained through the use of this DNA is eligible for relief. The bill also mandates that any evidence resulting from the use of such DNA that violates its provisions shall be inadmissible in criminal prosecutions and proceedings.

New York S09799 prohibits the use of DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits in unrelated investigations or adding to state DNA databases.

New York S09799 amends the executive law and public health law to prohibit the use of DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits in unrelated criminal investigations. The bill specifies that such DNA cannot be added to any state or local DNA identification index or used as part of reasonable cause for arrest. Additionally, any conviction obtained through the use of this DNA is eligible for relief. The bill also mandates that any evidence resulting from the use of such DNA that violates its provisions shall be inadmissible in criminal prosecutions and proceedings.