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NY S08228

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

5/23/2025

Primary Sponsor

Monica Martinez

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Executive Law section 835 to add duly incorporated societies for the prevention of cruelty to animals (SPCAs) to the list of "qualified agencies"
  • Grants SPCAs access to the Division of Criminal Justice Services central data facility when acting within the scope of their law enforcement duties
  • Central data facility contains criminal records, personal appearance data, fingerprints, photographs, handwriting samples, and other identifying information
  • Places SPCAs alongside other qualified agencies including courts, probation departments, district attorneys' offices, police forces, and sheriffs' offices
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Designates a society for the prevention of cruelty to animals as a qualified agency for the purpose of allowing access to the division of criminal justice services central data facility which contains criminal records, personal appearance date, fingerprints, photographs, handwriting samples and other information.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes5/23/2025

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