New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 5198: Requires individuals arrested in connection with a felony to submit a DNA sample
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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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.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Requires individuals arrested in connection with a felony to submit a DNA sample; makes related provisions and technical corrections.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1 · Republican 5 · Republican/Conservative 2 · Republican/Conservative/Independence 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joe DeStefano | Primary sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Joe Angelino | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 121 |
| Karl Brabenec | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 98 |
| Alec Brook-Krasny | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 46 |
| Keith Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 12 |
| Ari Brown | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 20 |
| Marianne Buttenschon | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 119 |
| John Lemondes | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative/Independence | House | 126 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| Angelo Morinello | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 145 |
| Chris Tague | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 102 |
“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 CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES