New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 4491: Relates to comparing fingerprints of a defendant against the statewide database
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 4491 is a bill introduced in the New York House on February 4, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to comparing fingerprints of a defendant against the statewide database. Primary sponsor: Charles Lavine (Democratic). It lists 6 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO CODES.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Authorizes a court to order the division of criminal justice services to compare fingerprints of the defendant against the statewide database.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 3 · Democratic/Working Families 3 · Republican 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Lavine | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 13 |
| William Colton | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 47 |
| Dana Levenberg | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 95 |
| Jen Lunsford | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 135 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
| MaryJane Shimsky | Co-sponsor | Democratic/Working Families | House | 92 |
| Phil Steck | Co-sponsor | Democratic | House | 110 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES