Relates to evidence accepted by the New York state police forensic investigation center
Summary
Requires certain evidence or samples for DNA analysis to be accepted by the New York state police forensic investigation center from any firearm, rifle, shotgun, ammunition or magazine loading device when the sole charge is criminal possession of a weapon in the first degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the second degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree, criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree and criminal possession of a firearm.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 31, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 31, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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