New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A8451 — Establishes "DJ's law" requiring training for police officers on discharging a firearm at a moving vehicle

Last action — Assembly Floor Calendar

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Assembly
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Summary

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.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. AMENDED ON THIRD READING (T) 8451B

  2. RESTORED TO THIRD READING

  3. SUBSTITUTION RECONSIDERED

  4. SUBSTITUTED BY S4470A

  5. ADVANCED TO THIRD READING CAL.295

  6. REPORTED

  7. PRINT NUMBER 8451A

  8. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

  9. REFERRED TO CODES

  10. REPORTED REFERRED TO RULES

  11. REFERRED TO CODES

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

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Frequently asked questions

What does A8451 do?
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.
Who sponsors A8451?
A8451 is sponsored by Harry B. Bronson.
What is the current status of A8451?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced May 16, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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