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Chapter 466 alters police officer responsibilities when responding to reports of domestic violence. The legislation amends Criminal Procedure Law § 140.10(6) to require, rather than permit, the temporary seizure of firearms[i] under specified circumstances. This change represents a meaningful shift from discretionary decision-making to mandatory action and applies even in cases where no arrest is made.

Chapter 641 amends the Executive Law by adding a new section (§ 837-z) creating a formal legal framework for law enforcement peer support programs.