New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 8451: Establishes "DJ's law" requiring training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 8451 is a bill introduced in the New York House on May 16, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Establishes "DJ's law" requiring training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle. Primary sponsor: Harry Bronson (Democratic). Most recent recorded action (April 13, 2026): AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 8451B.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Enacts "DJ's law" which requires training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle; requires the municipal police training council to develop and disseminate written policies and procedures regarding such force.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Bronson | Primary sponsor | Democratic | House | 138 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 8451B
- RESTORED TO THIRD READING
- SUBSTITUTION RECONSIDERED
- SUBSTITUTED BY S4470A
- ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.295
- REPORTED
- PRINT NUMBER 8451A
- AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
- REFERRED TO CODES
- REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES
- REFERRED TO CODES