DNA Protections for Minors Approved
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The Committee on Public Safety approved Intro. 125-A by a 9–1 vote, creating a local law that prohibits police from collecting a minor’s DNA without consent from a parent, legal guardian, or attorney. The measure was recorded as Enactment No. 2026/051.
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What this means
The approved law limits when police may collect DNA from people under 18. Consent from a parent, legal guardian, or attorney will be required. The committee also heard and filed the Mayor’s veto message related to the measure.
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- Approved Intro. 125-A by a vote of 9 in favor and 1 opposed, with 1 member absent.
- Enacted the measure as Local Law 51, Enactment No. 2026/051.
- Heard and filed the Mayor’s veto message concerning Intro. 125-A.
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