New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 1537: Prohibits the use of DNA phenotyping in criminal prosecutions and proceedings
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 1537 is a bill introduced in the New York House on January 10, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Prohibits the use of DNA phenotyping in criminal prosecutions and proceedings. Primary sponsor: Linda Rosenthal (Democratic). It lists 5 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Prohibits the use of DNA phenotyping in criminal prosecutions and proceedings.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 4
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linda Rosenthal | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 67 |
| Catalina Cruz | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 39 |
| Harvey Epstein | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Phara Souffrant Forrest | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 57 |
| Zohran Mamdani | Co-sponsor | Not applicable (committee) | — | — |
| Steven Raga | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 30 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS
- REFERRED TO GOVERNMENTAL OPERATIONS