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Proposed New York Firearm Legislation S03718

  this is an pro-gun bill
Legislation Overview

Title: Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.

Description: Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.

Session: 2021-2022 General Assembly

Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN

Last Action Date: December 15, 2021

Companion Bill: A05269

Sponsors

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2 sponsors: Robert Ortt (R); George Borrello (R);

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

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Dec 15, 2021 RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Senate Jan 30, 2021 REFERRED TO CODES
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Jan 30, 2021 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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