This column reviews new legislation amending the Penal Law, Criminal Procedure Law and related statutes. The discussion that follows will highlight key provisions of the new laws and, as such, the reader should review the legislation for specific details. In some instances, where indicated, legislation enacted by both houses is awaiting the governor's signature and, of course, the reader should check to determine whether the governor has signed or vetoed the bill. There might be a delay in the signing of some bills because a new governor has been sworn into office.