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NY S05862

Bill

Status

Introduced

3/3/2025

Primary Sponsor

Andrew Gounardes

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all law enforcement agencies in New York to store physical evidence in fireproof containers or fireproof storage areas located within state-of-the-art facilities using modern technology

  • Mandates that law enforcement agencies photograph and document all evidence before placing it in fireproof storage

  • Requires photographs and documentation of evidence to be stored in a separate location from where the physical evidence is kept

  • Defines "law enforcement agency" to include state and local police departments, authorities maintaining police forces, and sheriff's departments

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Requires law enforcement agencies to store physical or other evidence it maintains within fireproof containers or within a fireproof storage area; requires law enforcement agencies to document and photograph evidence before it is stored in a fireproof container or storage area; requires that such documents and photographs be stored in a different location.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes3/3/2025

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