Relates to the storage of evidence by law enforcement agencies
Summary
Requires law enforcement agencies to store physical or other evidence it maintains within fireproof containers or within a fireproof storage area; requires law enforcement agencies to document and photograph evidence before it is stored in a fireproof container or storage area; requires that such documents and photographs be stored in a different location.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Mar 3, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Actions timeline
Total actions
2
Key actions
0
Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Mar 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Andrew Gounardes
DDemocratic
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