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A 4140

Relates to evidence accepted by the New York state police forensic investigation center

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 3 co-sponsors

Defines what evidence the NY State Police Forensic Investigation Center can accept and sets handling standards that affect admissibility and chain-of-custody.

HELD FOR CONSIDERATION IN CODES
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Bill Summary · A 4140

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 4140

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4140
  • Title: Relates to evidence accepted by the New York state police forensic investigation center
  • Purpose (based on title): The bill appears to address which evidence the New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center (NYSPIFC) can or must accept. The specific statutory changes are not provided in the information available, so the exact scope and standards are not yet known.
  • Status: Held for consideration in Codes (as of May 13, 2025)

Key Provisions (as known)

  • Text not provided in the available materials. The bill’s title indicates it would relate to the evidence accepted by the NYS Police Forensic Investigation Center, which could involve:
    • Criteria for admissible or acceptable evidence
    • Procedures for accepting, processing, or documenting evidence
    • Standards for chain of custody, validation, or accreditation
    • Handling of digital or physical forensic evidence
  • Specific statutory changes, definitions, timelines, or required agency actions are not enumerated in the provided information.

Note: Without the bill text, this section outlines potential areas the bill might address based on its title. The exact provisions could differ.

Who Would Be Affected

  • New York State Police Forensic Investigation Center and related forensic laboratories
  • Law enforcement agencies that submit evidence to the center
  • Prosecutors and district attorneys relying on forensic evidence
  • Defense attorneys and defendants who may be impacted by changes to admissibility or handling of evidence
  • Courts that evaluate forensic evidence and admissibility

Procedural History and Timeline

  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Legislative actions:
    • January 31, 2025: Referred to Codes
    • May 13, 2025: Held for consideration in Codes (listed twice in the actions)
  • Current status: Awaiting action in the Codes committee; no floor vote or final passage information provided.

Sponsorship and Related Bills

  • Primary Sponsor: Mike Reilly
  • Cosponsors: Michael Novakhov, Joe DeStefano, Joe Angelino
  • Related/Companion bills:
    • A 5285 (prior-session)
    • S 1257 (companion in the Senate)
  • Note: Companion bills exist, indicating cross-chamber interest in similar provisions.

Next Steps and What to Watch

  • Monitor Codes committee activity for A 4140 to see if the bill advances, is amended, or is tabled.
  • If progressed, review the exact statutory text to assess:
    • Specific evidence types affected
    • Proposed changes to admissibility, chain of custody, or handling procedures
    • Any impact on lab accreditation, training, or interagency processes
  • Consider parallel actions on the Senate side (S 1257) and any related predecessor provisions (A 5285) for alignment.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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