Bill > S01664

This bill amends the New York criminal procedure law to allow officers from the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) to independently access live scan fingerprinting systems or similar technology following an arrest. Currently, these officers may need assistance from other law enforcement personnel to complete the fingerprinting process, but this legislation would grant them direct, independent access to fingerprinting technology. Live scan fingerprinting is an electronic method of capturing fingerprint images digitally, which is typically used for criminal identification and background checks. The bill will take effect 180 days after becoming law, and during that time, relevant agencies can prepare and modify regulations to implement the new provisions. The key purpose appears to be streamlining the arrest and processing procedures for SPCA officers by removing potential bureaucratic barriers to completing fingerprinting independently.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1664