New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 6445: Relates to limiting the use of a victim's DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
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Plain-language summary
A 6445 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 5, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to limiting the use of a victim's DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits. Primary sponsor: Chris Burdick (Democratic/Independence/Working Families). It lists 2 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.
Prohibits the use of a victim's DNA collected from sexual offense evidence kits from being added to the state DNA identification index or other databases or being used in certain actions.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2 · Democratic/Independence/Working Families 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Burdick | Primary sponsor | Democratic/Independence/Working Families | House | 93 |
| Grace Lee | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 65 |
| Tony Simone | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 75 |
“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