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NY: An Act Providing DNA Testing in Felony and Certain Misdemeanor Cases (S. 8446, L. 2006, ch. 2)

June 23, 2006

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Amended Exec. Law § 995 to provide for DNA testing in felony cases and in certain misdemeanors — the first major expansion beyond New York's enumerated-offense model. Signed June 23, 2006; companion A.11951-A substituted.

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State
New York
Bill Number
S 8446
Legislation Status
Enacted

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