Joint Public Hearing of the Commission on Forensic Science and the DNA Subcommittee

Notice of Public Hearing on Certain Next-Generation Sequencing Technology and Potential Use in Laboratories Accredited by the New York State Commission of Forensic Science

The Commission on Forensic Science (Commission) and its DNA Subcommittee (Subcommittee) will hold a public hearing to gather information on certain next-generation sequencing technology that may be used to support investigative genetic genealogy within public forensic laboratories in New York State.

The hearing will be held from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, in Room 118 of the Alfred E. Smith Building, 80 South Swan Street, Albany, NY.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services (DCJS), which provides staff support to the Commission and Subcommittee, is accepting written statements by e-mail at [email protected] or by physical mail at:

Division of Criminal Justice Services
ATTN: Office of Forensic Services (OFS)
80 South Swan Street
Albany, New York 12210

Written statements must be submitted by no later than Wednesday, September 30, 2026. If you would like to speak, please indicate so in a cover letter accompanying your written statement or contact DCJS using the email above. In-person testimony will be by invitation only.

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