Bill > A06885

This bill establishes a single, centralized computerized state DNA identification index managed by the New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services, effectively prohibiting any county, city, town, village, or municipality from maintaining their own separate DNA identification indexes. The bill mandates that DNA samples can only be collected from designated offenders who have been convicted of specific crimes, and no other individuals can be required to provide DNA samples. The legislation also strengthens expungement procedures, requiring that DNA records be automatically removed from the state index under certain circumstances, such as when a conviction is reversed, vacated, or a pardon is granted. Additionally, the bill requires all local municipalities to completely expunge any existing DNA records in their local indexes within 90 days of the law's effective date. The goal appears to be centralizing DNA record management, ensuring uniform handling of genetic information, and protecting individuals' privacy by establishing clear guidelines for when DNA records must be destroyed.