New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill

A 5198: Requires individuals arrested in connection with a felony to submit a DNA sample

In committee Last action January 7, 2026: REFERRED TO CODES

Plain-language summary

A 5198 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 12, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Requires individuals arrested in connection with a felony to submit a DNA sample. Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative). It lists 10 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.

Sponsors

Primary sponsor: Joe DeStefano (Republican/Conservative). 10 co-sponsors.