Bill > A02630

This bill amends the criminal procedure law to enhance privacy protections for individuals participating in judicial diversion programs by establishing confidentiality standards for urine test results. Specifically, the bill mandates that urine test results and related information collected during urinalysis as part of a judicial diversion program shall be considered private and confidential, and cannot be disclosed to the court or any adverse party without the tested individual's consent. Furthermore, if a urine test indicates the use of a non-prescribed substance, such results cannot be used as evidence in a criminal action against the tested individual. The only permissible disclosure of these test results would be to the specified treatment program or programs involved in the individual's rehabilitation. The bill also updates gender-specific language to use gender-neutral terms like "they" instead of "he or she". These provisions aim to protect the privacy of individuals seeking treatment and rehabilitation through judicial diversion programs, encouraging participation without fear of self-incrimination.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2630