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NY S05862
Bill
Status
3/3/2025
Primary Sponsor
Andrew Gounardes
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AI Summary
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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
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Mandates that law enforcement agencies photograph and document all evidence before placing it in fireproof storage
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Requires photographs and documentation of evidence to be stored in a separate location from where the physical evidence is kept
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Defines "law enforcement agency" to include state and local police departments, authorities maintaining police forces, and sheriff's departments
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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