NATIONAL BALLISTICS DATA BASE RI

New Law Will Help Law Enforcement Solve Gun Crimes

STATE HOUSE — Legislation introduced by Rep. Jennifer Boylan and Senate Majority Whip David P. Tikoian that will aid law enforcement in solving gun-related crimes by taking advantage of a national ballistics analysis database was signed into law Wednesday.

This legislation (2025-H 5130A, 2025-S 0059A) requires police departments to provide ballistic crime evidence or test-fired casings to the State Crime Lab or a qualified law enforcement agency for ballistics examination.

David P. Tikoian

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