Bill > A00627

This bill requires law enforcement officers to obtain written consent from a minor's parent, legal guardian, or attorney before collecting a DNA sample from a minor prior to their lawful arrest, with two key exceptions: when the DNA sample is abandoned at a crime scene or when the minor is alleged to be a victim of a crime. The bill defines a "DNA sample" as any bodily material from which DNA can be extracted, a "law enforcement officer" as a public servant authorized to investigate or prosecute criminal offenses, and a "minor" as a person under 18 years old. The legislation does not prevent DNA collection through other lawful methods such as search warrants or court orders. The bill aims to protect minors' privacy rights by ensuring parental or legal representative consent before DNA collection, with specific provisions to maintain law enforcement's ability to collect evidence in certain circumstances. The act will take effect 90 days after becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A627