Bill > A04140

This bill requires the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center to accept evidence items or samples for DNA analysis from firearms, rifles, shotguns, ammunition, or magazine loading devices when the sole criminal charge falls under specific weapon possession categories. These categories include criminal possession of a weapon in the first, second, third, and fourth degrees, as well as criminal possession of a firearm, as defined in various sections of the New York penal law. By mandating the acceptance of such evidence, the bill aims to ensure that forensic analysis can be conducted on weapon-related evidence, potentially providing additional investigative information even in cases involving weapon possession charges. The bill represents a procedural change that expands the forensic investigation center's obligations for evidence processing, removing any previous restrictions that might have prevented DNA analysis in these specific weapon possession cases.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4140