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NY S03166
NY S03166Establishes the minimum period of time that forensic samples should be retained by investigating authorities; creates the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system, as an independent agency, and provides for such commission's powers and duties; relates to special fictitious name indictments; relates to requests for certain DNA test comparisons; relates to forensic DNA testing; relates to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment; relates to DNA testing, data collectio
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Introduced
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
In Committee
01/24/2025
01/24/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the executive law, in relation to establishing the minimum period of time that forensic samples should be retained by investigating authorities; in relation to appointments to the commission on forensic science; to amend the judiciary law, in relation to creating the state commission for the integrity of the criminal justice system, as an independent agency, and providing for such commission's powers and duties; to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to special fictitious name indictments; to amend the executive law, in relation to requests for certain DNA test comparisons; to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to forensic DNA testing; to amend the court of claims act, in relation to claims for unjust conviction and imprisonment; to amend the executive law and the criminal procedure law, in relation to DNA testing, confidentiality, data collection and record keeping; to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the DNA evidence fund; in relation to establishing the innocence research project program; to amend the criminal procedure law, in relation to electronic recordings of interrogations; and to amend the executive law, in relation to defining a designated offender
AI Summary
This bill establishes comprehensive reforms to New York's criminal justice system, focusing on forensic evidence handling, wrongful conviction prevention, and criminal justice integrity. The bill creates a new State Commission for the Integrity of the Criminal Justice System, an independent agency composed of ten members from various legal and criminal justice backgrounds, tasked with reviewing cases of potential wrongful convictions and recommending systemic reforms. It introduces provisions for retaining and managing forensic DNA samples, including establishing guidelines for their minimum retention period and potential destruction. The bill also enables "special fictitious name indictments" when a defendant's identity is established through DNA testing, expands defendants' rights to request DNA comparisons, and creates new procedures for DNA testing in post-conviction claims. Additionally, the bill establishes a DNA Evidence Fund to support police and crime laboratories, creates an Innocence Research Project Program, and mandates electronic recording of custodial interrogations for felony cases to enhance transparency and prevent potential misconduct. The bill aims to improve forensic science practices, protect individual rights, and increase accountability within the criminal justice system, with various sections taking effect at different times to allow for proper implementation.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY (on 01/24/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3166 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S03166&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S03166 |
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