Provides access to live scan fingerprinting to society for the prevention of cruelty to animals officers
This bill allows officers from organizations that prevent cruelty to animals (society for the prevention of cruelty to animals officers) to use live scan fingerprinting systems immediately after making an arrest. It directly affects these officers by granting them independent access to fingerprint technology without requiring other law enforcement personnel. The key provision amends criminal procedure law to mandate that these officers may complete fingerprinting independently following an arrest. This streamlines their process for finalizing arrests and reduces reliance on external police assistance.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 23, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Total actions
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 23, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Linda Rosenthal
DDemocratic
Co
Angelo Santabarbara
DDemocratic
Co
Anna Kelles
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Chris Tague
RRepublican
Co
Deborah Glick
DDemocratic
Co
Jen Lunsford
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Jo Anne Simon
DDemocratic
Co
Jonathan Jacobson
DDemocratic
Co
Matt Slater
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Phil Steck
DDemocratic
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