A976
An act to amend the Public Health Law (rape kit tracking system) — 2023-02-07 · Calendar #163
The Senate passed A976, an act to amend the Public Health Law to establish a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence collection kits, commonly known as rape kits. The bill passed 59-1, with only Sen. Walczyk voting in opposition. Sen. Webb, chair of the Senate Women's Issues Committee and sponsor of the measure, explained her vote in support, noting it was her first bill to pass the Senate. The chamber gave a standing ovation following passage. The measure takes effect immediately.
Passed Senate
Ayes: 59
· Nays: 1
Debate Summary
Sen. Webb, chair of the Senate Women's Issues Committee, explained her vote in support of the bill, which implements a statewide electronic tracking system for evidence collection kits, commonly known as rape kits. Sen. Webb noted this was her first bill to pass the Senate.
Transcript Mentions
These votes were extracted from the floor transcript by AI. NYS Senate roll calls are read in full, but AI extraction may not capture every senator — so this list is incomplete and skews toward named dissenting votes. Use the Official API Data table above for the complete roll call.
| Senator | Vote | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Walczyk | nay | Republican |