Alex Bores’ Bills
A3283 · 2025–2026

Relates to the operation of gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of gene synthesis equipment

Passed both houses
Health care

Requires gene-synthesis providers and makers of gene-synthesis equipment to operate under Department of Health rules, including screening orders for potentially dangerous genetic sequences and keeping records (a biosecurity measure). (Auto-generated summary)

Official record

Official summary · NYS Open LegislationRequires gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of gene synthesis equipment to operate in accordance with rules and regulations issued by the department of health, including identifying potentially dangerous sequences and maintaining certain records.

What it does: AN ACT to amend the public health law, in relation to the operation of gene synthesis providers and manufacturers of gene synthesis equipment

Legislative history

  1. 2025-01-27Assembly: REFERRED TO HEALTH
  2. 2025-03-12Assembly: AMEND (T) AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
  3. 2025-03-12Assembly: PRINT NUMBER 3283A
  4. 2026-01-07Assembly: REFERRED TO HEALTH
  5. 2026-02-23Assembly: AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
  6. 2026-02-23Assembly: PRINT NUMBER 3283B
  7. 2026-03-12Assembly: AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO HEALTH
  8. 2026-03-12Assembly: PRINT NUMBER 3283C
  9. 2026-03-17Assembly: REPORTED
  10. 2026-03-19Assembly: ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.315
  11. 2026-03-23Assembly: PASSED ASSEMBLY
  12. 2026-03-23Assembly: DELIVERED TO SENATE
  13. 2026-03-23Senate: REFERRED TO HEALTH
  14. 2026-06-02Senate: SUBSTITUTED FOR S9279A
  15. 2026-06-02Senate: 3RD READING CAL.1239
  16. 2026-06-02Senate: PASSED SENATE
  17. 2026-06-02Senate: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY

Recorded votes

  1. 2026-06-02FLOOR: EXC 1, ABS 1, AYE 61