New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
S 9799: 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
S 9799 is a bill introduced in the New York Senate on April 6, 2026. 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: Luis Sepúlveda (Democratic). It lists 3 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (April 6, 2026): REFERRED TO INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY.
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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 1 · Democratic/Working Families 3
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luis Sepúlveda | Primary sponsor | Democratic | Senate | 32 |
| Samra Brouk | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 55 |
| Liz Krueger | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 28 |
| Lea Webb | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | Senate | 52 |
“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 INTERNET AND TECHNOLOGY