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Proposed New York Firearm Legislation S07822

  this is an anti-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Enacts "Nicholas' law"; requires the safe storage of all weapons, either in a safe or with a locking device, and provides penalties for simple and complex violations (removal from premises, injury or death results); requires notices to be furnished upon transfer of weapons and issuance/renewal of licenses; defines weapons to mean rifles, shotguns and firearms; does not preempt local laws no less restrictive or stringent.

Description: Enacts "Nicholas' law"; requires the safe storage of all weapons, either in a safe or with a locking device, and provides penalties for simple and complex violations (removal from premises, injury or death results); requires notices to be furnished upon transfer of weapons and issuance/renewal of licenses; defines weapons to mean rifles, shotguns and firearms; does not preempt local laws no less restrictive or stringent.

Session: 2013-2014 General Assembly

Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES

Last Action Date: June 12, 2014

Companion Bill: A08293

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Klein, Jeffrey D.; Squadron, Daniel L;

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 3% (2 of 63)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Jun 12, 2014 REFERRED TO CODES
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jun 12, 2014 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
Votes - Click on description to view vote roll call

There have not been any votes on this bill

Link: link to state bill page

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