199 total bills, 14 anti-gun bills,
2 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed New York Firearm Legislation
199 total bills, 14 anti-gun bills,
2 pro-gun bills for this session
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note: New York carries over legislation from odd-numbered years to even numbered years without exception
Title: Requires state agencies and certain covered authorities to purchase handguns from responsible suppliers; defines criteria therefor; provides for exceptions.
Description: Requires state agencies and certain covered authorities to purchase handguns from responsible suppliers; defines criteria therefor; provides for exceptions.
Last Action: referred to governmental operations
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Prohibits persons from having or possessing a firearm, including, but not limited to, a pistol, revolver, and a "sawed-off" shotgun or rifle unless he has successfully completed a firearm proficiency examination, the standards for which are to be prepared by the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services and the superintendent of the division of the state police; exempts police officers and retired police officers.
Description: Prohibits persons from having or possessing a firearm, including, but not limited to, a pistol, revolver, and a "sawed-off" shotgun or rifle unless he has successfully completed a firearm proficiency examination, the standards for which are to be prepared by the commissioner of the division of criminal justice services and the superintendent of the division of the state police; exempts police officers and retired police officers.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses upon the issuance of orders of protection.
Description: Relates to the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses upon the issuance of orders of protection.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Provides a 25% tax credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of gun safety equipment up to $500.
Description: Provides a 25% tax credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of gun safety equipment up to $500.
Last Action: print number 771a
Last Action Date: January 23, 2014
Title: Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms to the police by any person who is taken into custody by the police for the purpose of a mental examination and prior to an examination ordered pursuant to article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law; requires a "cooling off period" following the discharge from psychiatric care during which time firearms, which came into police custody during the person's prehospitalization intervention or during hospitalization, may be kept in police custody for thirty days, or after a psychiatric examiner has determined whether the person is a threat to himself or herself or others; provides that a judge of the local jurisdiction may order an early return of the firearms if he or she determines that it would be appropriate to do so.
Description: Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms to the police by any person who is taken into custody by the police for the purpose of a mental examination and prior to an examination ordered pursuant to article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law; requires a "cooling off period" following the discharge from psychiatric care during which time firearms, which came into police custody during the person's prehospitalization intervention or during hospitalization, may be kept in police custody for thirty days, or after a psychiatric examiner has determined whether the person is a threat to himself or herself or others; provides that a judge of the local jurisdiction may order an early return of the firearms if he or she determines that it would be appropriate to do so.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Authorizes retired police officers to apply for a firearms license that is valid throughout the state.
Description: Authorizes retired police officers to apply for a firearms license that is valid throughout the state.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition; establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; also establishes the ammunition coding system database fund.
Description: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition; establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; also establishes the ammunition coding system database fund.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Prohibits the manufacture, transport, shipment or possession of an undetectable knife.
Description: Prohibits the manufacture, transport, shipment or possession of an undetectable knife.
Last Action: RECOMMITTED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 6, 2014
Title: Directs the division of criminal justice services to study, review and report, to the governor and the legislature, on the laws, rules and regulation and policies relating to air rifles, air pistols and other non-powder guns; directs such division to make recommendations to ensure that the public interest is served.
Description: Directs the division of criminal justice services to study, review and report, to the governor and the legislature, on the laws, rules and regulation and policies relating to air rifles, air pistols and other non-powder guns; directs such division to make recommendations to ensure that the public interest is served.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Provides that possession of a gravity knife shall constitute criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree only if the defendant has intent to use the same unlawfully against another.
Description: Provides that possession of a gravity knife shall constitute criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree only if the defendant has intent to use the same unlawfully against another.
Last Action: ordered to third reading cal.128
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Enacts the NY Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2013.
Description: Enacts the NY Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2013.
Last Action: substituted by s2230
Last Action Date: January 15, 2013
Title: Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more that 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.
Description: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more that 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.
Last Action: print number 3186a
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Provides requirement to report lost or stolen firearms within 72-hours to local police authorities; intentional failure to report shall be a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Provides requirement to report lost or stolen firearms within 72-hours to local police authorities; intentional failure to report shall be a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Provides for the labeling of all shipments of firearms, and shipments of shotguns and rifles in jurisdictions which require a permit or license to possess a rifle or shotgun; provides for manifests for transportation thereof, notice to the superintendent of state police, transporters to know what they are transporting when reasonably possible, and for postponement of delivery pending police investigation.
Description: Provides for the labeling of all shipments of firearms, and shipments of shotguns and rifles in jurisdictions which require a permit or license to possess a rifle or shotgun; provides for manifests for transportation thereof, notice to the superintendent of state police, transporters to know what they are transporting when reasonably possible, and for postponement of delivery pending police investigation.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Establishes a license for a pistol or revolver shall be issued to have and carry concealed, without regard to employment or place of employment and without judicial discretion on whether proper cause exists for the issuance thereof; requires the police authority in the locality where an application is made for a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms to conduct a search of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Description: Establishes a license for a pistol or revolver shall be issued to have and carry concealed, without regard to employment or place of employment and without judicial discretion on whether proper cause exists for the issuance thereof; requires the police authority in the locality where an application is made for a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms to conduct a search of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Requires the safe storage of all guns, 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 guns and issuance/renewal of licenses; defines guns as weapons in the form of rifles, shotguns, and firearms; enacts the "safe gun storage act"; does not preempt local laws no less restrictive or stringent.
Description: Requires the safe storage of all guns, 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 guns and issuance/renewal of licenses; defines guns as weapons in the form of rifles, shotguns, and firearms; enacts the "safe gun storage act"; does not preempt local laws no less restrictive or stringent.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Broadens provisions relating to eligibility for a firearms license.
Description: Broadens provisions relating to eligibility for a firearms license.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Requires semiautomatic pistols manufactured or delivered to any licensed dealer in this state to be capable of microstamping ammunition; establishes fines for violations of this requirement and provides for an affirmative defense if the dealer had a certification from the manufacturer.
Description: Requires semiautomatic pistols manufactured or delivered to any licensed dealer in this state to be capable of microstamping ammunition; establishes fines for violations of this requirement and provides for an affirmative defense if the dealer had a certification from the manufacturer.
Last Action: ordered to third reading rules cal.58
Last Action Date: June 9, 2014
Title: Includes sharing, making available, selling, exchanging, giving or disposing of a community gun as an element of certain criminal acts including criminal facilitation and criminal sale of a firearm.
Description: Includes sharing, making available, selling, exchanging, giving or disposing of a community gun as an element of certain criminal acts including criminal facilitation and criminal sale of a firearm.
Last Action: print number 3255a
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Provides clarification on the definition of gun show events to include the building structures and grounds where shows occur; and to include public auctions, flea markets and garage sales; and modifies the definition of "gun show" to conform with Scope v Pataki.
Description: Provides clarification on the definition of gun show events to include the building structures and grounds where shows occur; and to include public auctions, flea markets and garage sales; and modifies the definition of "gun show" to conform with Scope v Pataki.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun sales to criminals; provides that such measures shall be promulgated by the superintendent of state police; restricts premises of sales; requires employee training; prohibits straw purchases; imposes additional license conditions.
Description: Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun sales to criminals; provides that such measures shall be promulgated by the superintendent of state police; restricts premises of sales; requires employee training; prohibits straw purchases; imposes additional license conditions.
Last Action: referred to economic development
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Prohibits the possession of a gun or non-folding knife while upon the premises of a governmental chamber or at a public hearing of the state or any political subdivision thereof; such violation shall constitute a class E felony; exempts police officers and security personnel.
Description: Prohibits the possession of a gun or non-folding knife while upon the premises of a governmental chamber or at a public hearing of the state or any political subdivision thereof; such violation shall constitute a class E felony; exempts police officers and security personnel.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Allows individuals, duly licensed out-of-state to carry a pistol or firearm, authority to carry such weapon within New York state for a limited duration with proper documentation.
Description: Allows individuals, duly licensed out-of-state to carry a pistol or firearm, authority to carry such weapon within New York state for a limited duration with proper documentation.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Requires the renewal of firearms' licenses after five years and the taking of a safety course outside the city of New York; sets a date for expiration and provides for a schedule for recertification to be developed by the commissioner of criminal justice services.
Description: Requires the renewal of firearms' licenses after five years and the taking of a safety course outside the city of New York; sets a date for expiration and provides for a schedule for recertification to be developed by the commissioner of criminal justice services.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Allows security guards licensed as armed security guards and licensed private investigators to possess high capacity magazines.
Description: Allows security guards licensed as armed security guards and licensed private investigators to possess high capacity magazines.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate; establishes application and training process therefor.
Description: Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate; establishes application and training process therefor.
Last Action: print number 3321a
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain 50 caliber firearms; directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning such weapons in to a designated officer.
Description: Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain 50 caliber firearms; directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning such weapons in to a designated officer.
Last Action: print number 3322a
Last Action Date: May 21, 2014
Title: Clarifies that licenses to carry firearms may be issued to non-resident individuals.
Description: Clarifies that licenses to carry firearms may be issued to non-resident individuals.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 28, 2014
Title: Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools.
Description: Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: November 22, 2013
Title: Regulates firearms and ammunition dealers; requires such dealers to hold a permit issued by the division of criminal justice services after an investigation of the applicant by such division; requires such dealers to have insurance and engage in certain security measures at their businesses; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Regulates firearms and ammunition dealers; requires such dealers to hold a permit issued by the division of criminal justice services after an investigation of the applicant by such division; requires such dealers to have insurance and engage in certain security measures at their businesses; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: referred to economic development
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Amends the definition of a "disguised gun" to include a weapon or device capable of being concealed on a person from which a shot can be discharged through the energy of an explosive which is designed and intended to appear to be a toy gun.
Description: Amends the definition of a "disguised gun" to include a weapon or device capable of being concealed on a person from which a shot can be discharged through the energy of an explosive which is designed and intended to appear to be a toy gun.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 28, 2013
Title: Proscribes persons, firms or corporations engaged in the retail business of selling firearms from selling, delivering or transferring child operated firearms; defines "child operated firearm" to mean a pistol or revolver manufactured 1 year after the effective date of these provisions which does not contain a childproofing device or mechanism incorporated into the design of such pistol or revolver to effectively preclude an average 5 year old from firing same; makes violations a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Proscribes persons, firms or corporations engaged in the retail business of selling firearms from selling, delivering or transferring child operated firearms; defines "child operated firearm" to mean a pistol or revolver manufactured 1 year after the effective date of these provisions which does not contain a childproofing device or mechanism incorporated into the design of such pistol or revolver to effectively preclude an average 5 year old from firing same; makes violations a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Provides that a person may not possess a weapon while on a mass transit service used by a transit agency, authority, or company.
Description: Provides that a person may not possess a weapon while on a mass transit service used by a transit agency, authority, or company.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 28, 2013
Title: Requires a certificate of psychiatric evaluation to be provided with an application for a license to carry, possess, repair, and dispose of firearms.
Description: Requires a certificate of psychiatric evaluation to be provided with an application for a license to carry, possess, repair, and dispose of firearms.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: March 10, 2014
Title: Requires all motor vehicles transporting five or more weapons or ammunition for five or more weapons to have a separate storage area secured by padlock or combination lock and all such weapons and ammunition to be so secured when being transported and imposes a fine of at least $1,000 and not more than $5,000 for violation.
Description: Requires all motor vehicles transporting five or more weapons or ammunition for five or more weapons to have a separate storage area secured by padlock or combination lock and all such weapons and ammunition to be so secured when being transported and imposes a fine of at least $1,000 and not more than $5,000 for violation.
Last Action: referred to transportation
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Creates a cause of action for injuries to person, property, means of support, or otherwise, including death, sustained by persons possessing imitation weapons against persons who cause or contribute to such injuries by manufacturing, selling, or distributing such weapons in violation of article 39-B of the general business law.
Description: Creates a cause of action for injuries to person, property, means of support, or otherwise, including death, sustained by persons possessing imitation weapons against persons who cause or contribute to such injuries by manufacturing, selling, or distributing such weapons in violation of article 39-B of the general business law.
Last Action: referred to judiciary
Last Action Date: January 29, 2013
Title: Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; increases certain penalties.
Description: Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; increases certain penalties.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to gun buy back programs; requires entities operating such programs to check the serial number of all firearms obtained against the NYSPIN records and to obtain the express permission of the lawful owner of any firearm found to be stolen before the destruction thereof.
Description: Relates to gun buy back programs; requires entities operating such programs to check the serial number of all firearms obtained against the NYSPIN records and to obtain the express permission of the lawful owner of any firearm found to be stolen before the destruction thereof.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: Requires owners of firearms to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars.
Description: Requires owners of firearms to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than two hundred fifty thousand dollars.
Last Action: referred to insurance
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Enacts the "children's weapon accident prevention act"; creates crimes of failure to store a weapon safely in the first and second degrees, aggravated failure to store a weapon safely, and criminally negligent storage of a weapon in the first and second degrees; provides affirmative defenses; directs the commissioner of education to develop a weapons safety program.
Description: Enacts the "children's weapon accident prevention act"; creates crimes of failure to store a weapon safely in the first and second degrees, aggravated failure to store a weapon safely, and criminally negligent storage of a weapon in the first and second degrees; provides affirmative defenses; directs the commissioner of education to develop a weapons safety program.
Last Action: ordered to third reading rules cal.60
Last Action Date: June 9, 2014
Title: Relates to liability for the manufacture, sale, leasing or other disposition of ammunition feeding devices and compensation for damages.
Description: Relates to liability for the manufacture, sale, leasing or other disposition of ammunition feeding devices and compensation for damages.
Last Action: referred to judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Prohibits individuals adjudicated as youthful offenders for any offense listed under article one hundred twenty-five of the penal law, from possessing firearms, rifles and shotguns.
Description: Prohibits individuals adjudicated as youthful offenders for any offense listed under article one hundred twenty-five of the penal law, from possessing firearms, rifles and shotguns.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Provides that the possession of any disguised knife shall be a class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree; defines the term "disguised knife".
Description: Provides that the possession of any disguised knife shall be a class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree; defines the term "disguised knife".
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Prohibits the sale of handgun ammunition to any person unless the person can produce proof of a firearm license; defines "ammunition"; imposes a civil penalty of between $500 and $1,000 for each violation.
Description: Prohibits the sale of handgun ammunition to any person unless the person can produce proof of a firearm license; defines "ammunition"; imposes a civil penalty of between $500 and $1,000 for each violation.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Requires the submission of proof of personal liability insurance prior to the issuance or renewal of a license to carry a firearm.
Description: Requires the submission of proof of personal liability insurance prior to the issuance or renewal of a license to carry a firearm.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Makes it a class B felony to be a straw purchaser for firearms or to allow the use of your firearm in the commission of a class A or B felony.
Description: Makes it a class B felony to be a straw purchaser for firearms or to allow the use of your firearm in the commission of a class A or B felony.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Prohibits the state police from imposing a fee or surcharge for recertification of certain gun licenses.
Description: Prohibits the state police from imposing a fee or surcharge for recertification of certain gun licenses.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Waives the fee for a license to carry a firearm for a retired agent or representative of a law enforcement agency or bureau of the United States government.
Description: Waives the fee for a license to carry a firearm for a retired agent or representative of a law enforcement agency or bureau of the United States government.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Authorizes Triborough bridge and tunnel peace officers the right to temporarily stop and question persons and conduct frisk for weapons.
Description: Authorizes Triborough bridge and tunnel peace officers the right to temporarily stop and question persons and conduct frisk for weapons.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: February 8, 2013
Title: Raises the level of certain criminal possession and criminal sale of weapons crimes if they are committed on school grounds; defines "school grounds" as in or on or within any building, structure, athletic playing field, playground or land contained within the real property boundary line of a public or private elementary, parochial, intermediate, junior high, vocational, or high school, or any area accessible to the public located within one thousand feet of the real property boundary line comprising any such school or any parked automobile or other parked vehicle located within one thousand feet of the real property boundary line comprising any such school; defines "area accessible to the public".
Description: Raises the level of certain criminal possession and criminal sale of weapons crimes if they are committed on school grounds; defines "school grounds" as in or on or within any building, structure, athletic playing field, playground or land contained within the real property boundary line of a public or private elementary, parochial, intermediate, junior high, vocational, or high school, or any area accessible to the public located within one thousand feet of the real property boundary line comprising any such school or any parked automobile or other parked vehicle located within one thousand feet of the real property boundary line comprising any such school; defines "area accessible to the public".
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Permits retired or off-duty law enforcement officers to possess a firearm on school grounds, and to permit such officers to carry more than seven rounds of ammunition.
Description: Permits retired or off-duty law enforcement officers to possess a firearm on school grounds, and to permit such officers to carry more than seven rounds of ammunition.
Last Action: print number 4797a
Last Action Date: March 7, 2013
Title: Relates to licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms issued to military veterans.
Description: Relates to licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms issued to military veterans.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: Provides for the use of electronic dart guns or electronic stun guns on school grounds by school safety agents; authorizes the appointment of school safety officer by school principals or superintendents; defines terms.
Description: Provides for the use of electronic dart guns or electronic stun guns on school grounds by school safety agents; authorizes the appointment of school safety officer by school principals or superintendents; defines terms.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Exempts retired police officers from certain provisions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Exempts retired police officers from certain provisions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: Relates to the definition of assault weapons; removes certain characteristics from the definition of assault weapons.
Description: Relates to the definition of assault weapons; removes certain characteristics from the definition of assault weapons.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Exempts retired police officers from certain provisions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Exempts retired police officers from certain provisions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in any national park or national wildlife refuge system; imposes a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for a violation thereof.
Description: Prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in any national park or national wildlife refuge system; imposes a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for a violation thereof.
Last Action: referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, relating to the New York Safe Act of 2013.
Description: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, relating to the New York Safe Act of 2013.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use of alcohol or drugs; increases maximum fine for such offense to $10,000; provides for chemical testing of certain persons for whom there is reasonable cause to believe are in violation of such provision; provides for revocation of firearms permit upon conviction or refusal of a chemical test.
Description: Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use of alcohol or drugs; increases maximum fine for such offense to $10,000; provides for chemical testing of certain persons for whom there is reasonable cause to believe are in violation of such provision; provides for revocation of firearms permit upon conviction or refusal of a chemical test.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: June 9, 2014
Title: Relates to the safe storage of rifles, shotguns, and firearms.
Description: Relates to the safe storage of rifles, shotguns, and firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Authorizes the trustees or board of education of any school district to employ retired former members of police or sheriff's departments as special security officers for such school district upon approval by the department of education; grants such officers peace officer status.
Description: Authorizes the trustees or board of education of any school district to employ retired former members of police or sheriff's departments as special security officers for such school district upon approval by the department of education; grants such officers peace officer status.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 28, 2014
Title: Authorizes a person to pass his or her guns to an immediate family member through his or her estate.
Description: Authorizes a person to pass his or her guns to an immediate family member through his or her estate.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Description: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Prohibits entry to gun shows to anyone under twelve years of age.
Description: Prohibits entry to gun shows to anyone under twelve years of age.
Last Action: referred to economic development
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to the suspension and revocation of a license to carry firearms; relates to the applicability of certain provisions of the penal law, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and gun licenses; relates to effectiveness of certain provisions of the NY SAFE Act relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses, private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns; establishes a minimum age to possess a firearm; repeals various other provisions of law relating to the NY SAFE Act.
Description: Relates to the suspension and revocation of a license to carry firearms; relates to the applicability of certain provisions of the penal law, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and gun licenses; relates to effectiveness of certain provisions of the NY SAFE Act relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses, private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns; establishes a minimum age to possess a firearm; repeals various other provisions of law relating to the NY SAFE Act.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals.
Description: Relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals.
Last Action: referred to mental health
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns and establishing a minimum age to possess a firearm relating to gun control.
Description: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns and establishing a minimum age to possess a firearm relating to gun control.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Regulates hunting and trapping of elk or moose in the same manner as deer hunting and trapping are currently regulated.
Description: Regulates hunting and trapping of elk or moose in the same manner as deer hunting and trapping are currently regulated.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: Relates to exempting qualified retired law enforcement officers from certain limitations related to the possession of firearms.
Description: Relates to exempting qualified retired law enforcement officers from certain limitations related to the possession of firearms.
Last Action: signed chap.98
Last Action Date: July 5, 2013
Title: Creates a process for the issuance of a temporary permit to carry or possess a firearm for persons who are not residents of the state of New York; provides an affirmative defense to possession of a loaded firearm by certain persons and provides reciprocity for persons licensed in other states.
Description: Creates a process for the issuance of a temporary permit to carry or possess a firearm for persons who are not residents of the state of New York; provides an affirmative defense to possession of a loaded firearm by certain persons and provides reciprocity for persons licensed in other states.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Authorizes shooting preserves and shooting clubs to sell ammunition for exclusive use on the premises thereof without being deemed a "seller of ammunition".
Description: Authorizes shooting preserves and shooting clubs to sell ammunition for exclusive use on the premises thereof without being deemed a "seller of ammunition".
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Provides that restrictions regarding the carrying of concealed weapons and licenses therefor shall be by statute only.
Description: Provides that restrictions regarding the carrying of concealed weapons and licenses therefor shall be by statute only.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Establishes the municipal firearm recovery program to buy back firearms; provides that such program will be administered by the division of state police and department of state and implemented by municipalities; allows gift card exchanges for an equivalent value determined by the agency; establishes the municipal firearm recovery fund.
Description: Establishes the municipal firearm recovery program to buy back firearms; provides that such program will be administered by the division of state police and department of state and implemented by municipalities; allows gift card exchanges for an equivalent value determined by the agency; establishes the municipal firearm recovery fund.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Authorizes amendments to a license to carry or possess a firearm to be made by the filing officers or county clerk of each county, unless otherwise specified through resolution of the county's legislative body.
Description: Authorizes amendments to a license to carry or possess a firearm to be made by the filing officers or county clerk of each county, unless otherwise specified through resolution of the county's legislative body.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 28, 2014
Title: Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons; empowers the attorney general to enforce federal standards and provides a private right of action against retailers by individual consumers injured due to the sale of a non-conforming toy gun.
Description: Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons; empowers the attorney general to enforce federal standards and provides a private right of action against retailers by individual consumers injured due to the sale of a non-conforming toy gun.
Last Action: referred to economic development
Last Action Date: April 17, 2013
Title: Authorizes the Ulster county sheriff to serve as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Description: Authorizes the Ulster county sheriff to serve as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: June 3, 2014
Title: Allows a member of the Niagara county clerk's office to access mental hygiene records to assist in the firearm permit application investigation process.
Description: Allows a member of the Niagara county clerk's office to access mental hygiene records to assist in the firearm permit application investigation process.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Increase the minimum distance a firearm may be in the vicinity of school grounds to 1,000 feet.
Description: Increase the minimum distance a firearm may be in the vicinity of school grounds to 1,000 feet.
Last Action: referred to environmental conservation
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to criminal use of a firearm in the first degree; provides that the firearm displayed need not be real for additional penalties to apply.
Description: Relates to criminal use of a firearm in the first degree; provides that the firearm displayed need not be real for additional penalties to apply.
Last Action: print number 7000a
Last Action Date: January 23, 2014
Title: Requires a recent psychiatric evaluation of a petitioner seeking relief from firearms disabilities.
Description: Requires a recent psychiatric evaluation of a petitioner seeking relief from firearms disabilities.
Last Action: referred to judiciary
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Prohibits the release of personal medical records or information without a warrant or express written authorization of the individual; prohibits the condition of the consent of release for an application.
Description: Prohibits the release of personal medical records or information without a warrant or express written authorization of the individual; prohibits the condition of the consent of release for an application.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: Relates to strengthening prison sentences for illegal gun possession.
Description: Relates to strengthening prison sentences for illegal gun possession.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 28, 2014
Title: Relates to a ban on undetectable firearms, undetectable firearm receivers and undetectable ammunition magazines.
Description: Relates to a ban on undetectable firearms, undetectable firearm receivers and undetectable ammunition magazines.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to retired members of the state police who have opted to make an application to obtain a license to carry or possess a firearm.
Description: Relates to retired members of the state police who have opted to make an application to obtain a license to carry or possess a firearm.
Last Action: substituted by s5188
Last Action Date: June 18, 2014
Title: Relates to the criminal possession of a firearm or magazine digitally made; classifies such possession as a class D felony.
Description: Relates to the criminal possession of a firearm or magazine digitally made; classifies such possession as a class D felony.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to the revocation and suspension of licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms.
Description: Relates to the revocation and suspension of licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 7, 2014
Title: Prohibits weapon promotion and sale on public property.
Description: Prohibits weapon promotion and sale on public property.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to a firearms safety course certificate for license applications made outside of the city of New York.
Description: Relates to a firearms safety course certificate for license applications made outside of the city of New York.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Authorizes big game hunting in Albany county with a rifle.
Description: Authorizes big game hunting in Albany county with a rifle.
Last Action: substituted by s5714b
Last Action Date: June 11, 2014
Title: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition and establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; establishes the ammunition coding system fund.
Description: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition and establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; establishes the ammunition coding system fund.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Amends and repeals certain provisions of the SAFE act.
Description: Amends and repeals certain provisions of the SAFE act.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 28, 2014
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.
Last Action: print number 8293a
Last Action Date: January 16, 2014
Title: Enacts "Luisito's law"; establishes the class B felony of aggravated assault upon a person less than ten years old; includes within the class C felony of criminal use of a firearm in the second degree the possession of a weapon while committing certain specified class C or D felonies upon school grounds or within 250 feet of a playground in the city of New York.
Description: Enacts "Luisito's law"; establishes the class B felony of aggravated assault upon a person less than ten years old; includes within the class C felony of criminal use of a firearm in the second degree the possession of a weapon while committing certain specified class C or D felonies upon school grounds or within 250 feet of a playground in the city of New York.
Last Action: print number 8361c
Last Action Date: June 9, 2014
Title: Provides that trained personnel of the Physical Security Organization of a nuclear facility be given peace officer status but shall not carry or possess a firearm.
Description: Provides that trained personnel of the Physical Security Organization of a nuclear facility be given peace officer status but shall not carry or possess a firearm.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 28, 2014
Title: Repeals certain provisions of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Description: Repeals certain provisions of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: February 4, 2014
Title: Relates to possession of firearms on property owned by or held in trust for SUNY ESF.
Description: Relates to possession of firearms on property owned by or held in trust for SUNY ESF.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: May 28, 2014
Title: Enacts the "witness protection and gang violence reduction act of 2014"; establishes the class A-I felony of aggravated enterprise corruption for the commission of enterprise corruption entailing the commission of A and B felonies; enhances crimes related to gang assault; establishes the class C felony of coercion in the first degree for coercion committed upon a person under sixteen years of age, or at a school or upon or near a school bus; expands the offenses related to tampering with a witness, and intimidating a victim or witness; enhances the offenses related to obstructing governmental administration; limits the scope of the granting of immunity from criminal prosecution; expands the scope of criminal use of a firearm; provides that prior contradictory statements in a criminal proceeding shall constitute evidence in chief.
Description: Enacts the "witness protection and gang violence reduction act of 2014"; establishes the class A-I felony of aggravated enterprise corruption for the commission of enterprise corruption entailing the commission of A and B felonies; enhances crimes related to gang assault; establishes the class C felony of coercion in the first degree for coercion committed upon a person under sixteen years of age, or at a school or upon or near a school bus; expands the offenses related to tampering with a witness, and intimidating a victim or witness; enhances the offenses related to obstructing governmental administration; limits the scope of the granting of immunity from criminal prosecution; expands the scope of criminal use of a firearm; provides that prior contradictory statements in a criminal proceeding shall constitute evidence in chief.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: March 7, 2014
Title: Relates to pre-disposition and pre-sentence investigations in family offense cases; makes provisions relating to probation access to the family protection registry.
Description: Relates to pre-disposition and pre-sentence investigations in family offense cases; makes provisions relating to probation access to the family protection registry.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: March 27, 2014
Title: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days; implements a 10-day waiting period.
Description: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days; implements a 10-day waiting period.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 1, 2014
Title: Relates to orders to surrender eligible weapons.
Description: Relates to orders to surrender eligible weapons.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 2, 2014
Title: Relates to orders to surrender subject weapons; establishes subject weapons to mean black powder rifles, black powder shotguns, muzzle-loading firearms, and antique firearms.
Description: Relates to orders to surrender subject weapons; establishes subject weapons to mean black powder rifles, black powder shotguns, muzzle-loading firearms, and antique firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 6, 2014
Title: Relates to expanding the definition of explosive.
Description: Relates to expanding the definition of explosive.
Last Action: referred to labor
Last Action Date: May 27, 2014
Title: Establishes certain crimes relating to the criminal manufacture or possession of an undetectable firearm, rifle, or shotgun.
Description: Establishes certain crimes relating to the criminal manufacture or possession of an undetectable firearm, rifle, or shotgun.
Last Action: ordered to third reading rules cal.234
Last Action Date: June 11, 2014
Title: Authorizes the Ulster county sheriff to serve as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Description: Authorizes the Ulster county sheriff to serve as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: June 10, 2014
Title: Relates to possession of firearms on property owned by or held in trust for SUNY ESF.
Description: Relates to possession of firearms on property owned by or held in trust for SUNY ESF.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: June 10, 2014
Title: Requires the renewal of firearms licenses after five years and the taking of a safety course outside the city of New York; sets a date for expiration and provides for a schedule for recertification to be developed by the commissioner of criminal justice services.
Description: Requires the renewal of firearms licenses after five years and the taking of a safety course outside the city of New York; sets a date for expiration and provides for a schedule for recertification to be developed by the commissioner of criminal justice services.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: March 4, 2013
Title: Requires the disposal of firearms, rifles and shotguns owned by any department, board, bureau, commission or agency of the state of New York and local governments by either selling or transferring to a law enforcement agency for destruction; prohibits the sale of any such weapon to any other person or entity.
Description: Requires the disposal of firearms, rifles and shotguns owned by any department, board, bureau, commission or agency of the state of New York and local governments by either selling or transferring to a law enforcement agency for destruction; prohibits the sale of any such weapon to any other person or entity.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Provides for a gun violence prevention program in the public schools; provides that the program is to be developed by the department of education in conjunction with other state agencies and educational organizations and is to be made available to schools for use in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade; provides for a report to the governor and the legislature on the program; enacts the "gun violence prevention act".
Description: Provides for a gun violence prevention program in the public schools; provides that the program is to be developed by the department of education in conjunction with other state agencies and educational organizations and is to be made available to schools for use in pre-kindergarten through twelfth grade; provides for a report to the governor and the legislature on the program; enacts the "gun violence prevention act".
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 62A
Last Action Date: January 23, 2014
Title: Authorizes courts to revoke firearms license and seize the weapons of certain individuals.
Description: Authorizes courts to revoke firearms license and seize the weapons of certain individuals.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: March 4, 2013
Title: Requires sale or transfer of rifles and shotguns between unlicensed persons shall be conducted through a federally licensed firearms dealer; makes exceptions; provides penalties.
Description: Requires sale or transfer of rifles and shotguns between unlicensed persons shall be conducted through a federally licensed firearms dealer; makes exceptions; provides penalties.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: March 4, 2013
Title: Requires semiautomatic pistols manufactured or delivered to any licensed dealer in this state to be capable of microstamping ammunition; establishes fines for violations of this requirement and provides for an affirmative defense if the dealer had a certification from the manufacturer.
Description: Requires semiautomatic pistols manufactured or delivered to any licensed dealer in this state to be capable of microstamping ammunition; establishes fines for violations of this requirement and provides for an affirmative defense if the dealer had a certification from the manufacturer.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 68A
Last Action Date: January 23, 2014
Title: Relates to the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses upon the issuance of orders of protection.
Description: Relates to the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses upon the issuance of orders of protection.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: March 4, 2013
Title: Requires a national instant criminal background check to be conducted on each individual who purchases ammunition; requires dealer to forward information on such sale to the division of criminal justice services; makes a violation of such provisions a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Requires a national instant criminal background check to be conducted on each individual who purchases ammunition; requires dealer to forward information on such sale to the division of criminal justice services; makes a violation of such provisions a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: March 4, 2013
Title: Adds additional weapon models to the definition of an assault weapon and adds related definitions; bans the possession, sale or manufacture of assault weapons, subject to an exception; expands the duties of the superintendent of state police with respect to identifying assault weapons.
Description: Adds additional weapon models to the definition of an assault weapon and adds related definitions; bans the possession, sale or manufacture of assault weapons, subject to an exception; expands the duties of the superintendent of state police with respect to identifying assault weapons.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; increases certain penalties.
Description: Relates to the criminal possession of a weapon and possession of a firearm while under the influence of alcohol or drugs; increases certain penalties.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Directs the division of criminal justice services to study, review and report, to the governor and the legislature, on the laws, rules and regulation and policies relating to air rifles, air pistols and other non-powder guns; directs such division to make recommendations to ensure that the public interest is served.
Description: Directs the division of criminal justice services to study, review and report, to the governor and the legislature, on the laws, rules and regulation and policies relating to air rifles, air pistols and other non-powder guns; directs such division to make recommendations to ensure that the public interest is served.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more that 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.
Description: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more that 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 572A
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate; establishes application and training process therefor.
Description: Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate; establishes application and training process therefor.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 573A
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Regulates firearms and ammunition dealers; requires such dealers to hold a permit issued by the division of criminal justice services after an investigation of the applicant by such division; requires such dealers to have insurance and engage in certain security measures at their businesses; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Regulates firearms and ammunition dealers; requires such dealers to hold a permit issued by the division of criminal justice services after an investigation of the applicant by such division; requires such dealers to have insurance and engage in certain security measures at their businesses; violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Provides for universal background checks for the sale of firearms; makes the violation of such provisions a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Provides for universal background checks for the sale of firearms; makes the violation of such provisions a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons; empowers the attorney general to enforce federal standards and provides a private right of action against retailers by individual consumers injured due to the sale of a non-conforming toy gun.
Description: Conforms state law with federal law regarding imitation weapons; empowers the attorney general to enforce federal standards and provides a private right of action against retailers by individual consumers injured due to the sale of a non-conforming toy gun.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Establishes additional requirements for firearm license including completion of a course in firearm safety, use, maintenance, relevant laws and first aid and upon approval by district attorney by a showing of extraordinary likelihood of need to defend oneself from imminent danger or death.
Description: Establishes additional requirements for firearm license including completion of a course in firearm safety, use, maintenance, relevant laws and first aid and upon approval by district attorney by a showing of extraordinary likelihood of need to defend oneself from imminent danger or death.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess a firearm if a person carries loaded firearm on person in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if a person who is so charged refuses to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol or drug levels in blood; requires person to successfully complete an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as a condition of the suspension.
Description: Establishes procedure for the suspension and revocation of license to carry and possess a firearm if a person carries loaded firearm on person in a public place while under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or if a person who is so charged refuses to submit to a chemical test to determine the alcohol or drug levels in blood; requires person to successfully complete an alcohol and drug rehabilitation program as a condition of the suspension.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Makes all large capacity ammunition feeding devices, regardless of date of manufacture, subject to the provisions of the penal law.
Description: Makes all large capacity ammunition feeding devices, regardless of date of manufacture, subject to the provisions of the penal law.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 9, 2013
Title: Prohibits persons, firms or corporations engaged in the retail business of selling firearms from selling, delivering or transferring child operated firearms; defines "child operated firearm" to mean a pistol or revolver manufactured 1 year after the effective date of these provisions which does not contain a childproofing device or mechanism incorporated into the design of such pistol or revolver to effectively preclude an average 5 year old from firing same; makes violations a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Prohibits persons, firms or corporations engaged in the retail business of selling firearms from selling, delivering or transferring child operated firearms; defines "child operated firearm" to mean a pistol or revolver manufactured 1 year after the effective date of these provisions which does not contain a childproofing device or mechanism incorporated into the design of such pistol or revolver to effectively preclude an average 5 year old from firing same; makes violations a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Authorizes an applicant for a pistol or revolver license to possess such while attending a pre-license firearms safety course and while under the supervision of the instructor thereof.
Description: Authorizes an applicant for a pistol or revolver license to possess such while attending a pre-license firearms safety course and while under the supervision of the instructor thereof.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 993A
Last Action Date: January 17, 2014
Title: Prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in any national park or national wildlife refuge system; imposes a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for a violation thereof.
Description: Prohibits the possession of concealed firearms in any national park or national wildlife refuge system; imposes a civil penalty of not more than $1,000 for a violation thereof.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Provides a 25% tax credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of gun safety equipment up to $500.
Description: Provides a 25% tax credit against personal income taxes for the purchase of gun safety equipment up to $500.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 1065A
Last Action Date: January 15, 2014
Title: Increases the penalty for the possession, use, or sale of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices and certain other weapons and redefines "assault weapon".
Description: Increases the penalty for the possession, use, or sale of assault weapons and large capacity ammunition feeding devices and certain other weapons and redefines "assault weapon".
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 1422A
Last Action Date: January 14, 2014
Title: Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification database.
Description: Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification database.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 1572A
Last Action Date: January 29, 2014
Title: Increases the penalties for knowingly possessing a large capacity ammunition feeding device.
Description: Increases the penalties for knowingly possessing a large capacity ammunition feeding device.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Creates the crime of criminal possession of a weapon while in unlawful possession of a controlled substance or marihuana.
Description: Creates the crime of criminal possession of a weapon while in unlawful possession of a controlled substance or marihuana.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 9, 2013
Title: Prohibits the possession of a gun or non-folding knife while upon the premises of a governmental chamber or at a public hearing of the state or any political subdivision thereof; such violation shall constitute a class E felony; exempts police officers and security personnel.
Description: Prohibits the possession of a gun or non-folding knife while upon the premises of a governmental chamber or at a public hearing of the state or any political subdivision thereof; such violation shall constitute a class E felony; exempts police officers and security personnel.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to expiration and renewal provisions of certain firearms licenses; shortens length of certification in NYC from three years to two; Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk from five to two and all other places in the state from six to two years.
Description: Relates to expiration and renewal provisions of certain firearms licenses; shortens length of certification in NYC from three years to two; Westchester, Nassau and Suffolk from five to two and all other places in the state from six to two years.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Requires the safe storage of all guns, 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 guns and issuance/renewal of licenses; defines guns as weapons in the form of rifles, shotguns, and firearms; enacts the "safe gun storage act"; does not preempt local laws no less restrictive or stringent.
Description: Requires the safe storage of all guns, 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 guns and issuance/renewal of licenses; defines guns as weapons in the form of rifles, shotguns, and firearms; enacts the "safe gun storage act"; does not preempt local laws no less restrictive or stringent.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Enacts the Gun Trafficking Prevention Act; creates offenses of illegal gun trafficking, criminal possession of a weapon by a minor, criminal use of a weapon by a minor, and lost or stolen firearm to be reported; also amends penalties and eligibility for tuition awards by students on probation or parole for weapons convictions.
Description: Enacts the Gun Trafficking Prevention Act; creates offenses of illegal gun trafficking, criminal possession of a weapon by a minor, criminal use of a weapon by a minor, and lost or stolen firearm to be reported; also amends penalties and eligibility for tuition awards by students on probation or parole for weapons convictions.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Makes possession and sale of armor piercing ammunition a class B felony; includes exchanging and disposing of armor piercing ammunition.
Description: Makes possession and sale of armor piercing ammunition a class B felony; includes exchanging and disposing of armor piercing ammunition.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to pistol permit privacy and makes all personal information regarding pistol or revolver licensees confidential except to law enforcement agencies and to individuals requesting information about a named individual.
Description: Relates to pistol permit privacy and makes all personal information regarding pistol or revolver licensees confidential except to law enforcement agencies and to individuals requesting information about a named individual.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Bans the sale, use or possession of 50-caliber or larger weapons and directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning such weapons in to a designated officer.
Description: Bans the sale, use or possession of 50-caliber or larger weapons and directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning such weapons in to a designated officer.
Last Action: COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
Last Action Date: April 24, 2014
Title: Exempts from disclosure on the freedom of information law, the issuance of pistol permits to any person.
Description: Exempts from disclosure on the freedom of information law, the issuance of pistol permits to any person.
Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Includes sharing, making available, selling, exchanging, giving or disposing of a community gun as an element of certain criminal acts.
Description: Includes sharing, making available, selling, exchanging, giving or disposing of a community gun as an element of certain criminal acts.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Increases penalties for all offenses involving the possession, use, sale or purchase of firearms.
Description: Increases penalties for all offenses involving the possession, use, sale or purchase of firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Enacts the NY Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2013.
Description: Enacts the NY Secure Ammunition and Firearms Enforcement (SAFE) Act of 2013.
Last Action: Signed by Governor CHAP.1
Last Action Date: January 15, 2013
Title: Authorizes retired police officers to apply for a firearms license that is valid throughout the state.
Description: Authorizes retired police officers to apply for a firearms license that is valid throughout the state.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Requires sale of rifles and shotguns between unlicensed persons shall be conducted through a federally licensed firearms dealer; makes exceptions; provides penalties.
Description: Requires sale of rifles and shotguns between unlicensed persons shall be conducted through a federally licensed firearms dealer; makes exceptions; provides penalties.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Provides clarification on the definition of gun show events to include the building structures and grounds where shows occur; and to include public auctions, flea markets and garage sales; and modifies the definition of "gun show" to conform with Scope v Pataki.
Description: Provides clarification on the definition of gun show events to include the building structures and grounds where shows occur; and to include public auctions, flea markets and garage sales; and modifies the definition of "gun show" to conform with Scope v Pataki.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Establishes third, second and first degree crimes for failure to report lost or stolen firearms.
Description: Establishes third, second and first degree crimes for failure to report lost or stolen firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 17, 2013
Title: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition; establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; also establishes the ammunition coding system database fund.
Description: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition; establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; also establishes the ammunition coding system database fund.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 17, 2013
Title: Exempts retired police officers from certain provisions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Exempts retired police officers from certain provisions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: to permitting a single arbitrator process; amends the workers' compensation law, in relation to the collection of assessments for annual expenses and the investment of surplus or reserve; relates to the representation of funds, in relation to closing the fund for reopened cases; relates to administration expenses for the state insurance fund; relates to requiring self-insured municipal groups and county treasurers to provide certain financial information to the workers' compensation board; amends the workers' compensation law and the public authorities law, in relation to authorizing the workers' compensation board and the dormitory authority to enter into a self-insured bond financing agreement; amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law and the volunteer ambulance workers' benefit law, in relation to the payment of benefits and to the assessment of expenses; amends the public officers law, in relation to indemnification of state officers and employees; repeals certain provisions of the workers' compensation law, the volunteer firefighters' benefit law and the volunteer ambulance workers' benefit law relating to assessments for expenses, and relating to the location of the workers' compensation board (Part GG); provides for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2013-14 budget; authorizes certain payments and transfers; amends chapter 59 of the laws of 2012, relating to providing for administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2013-2014 budget, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; amends the state finance law, in relation to school tax relief fund; amends chapter 60 of the laws of 2011, amending the state finance law relating to disbursements from the tribal-state compact revenue account to certain municipalities, in relation to the availability of moneys; amends the New York state medical care facilities finance agency act, in relation to the deposit of certain funds; amends the state finance law, in relation to the issuance of revenue bonds; amends the public authorities law, in relation to the number of directors required for approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes; amends the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to funding project costs for certain capital projects; amends chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to the Division of Military and Naval Affairs Capital Projects; amends chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds; amends the private housing finance law, in relation to housing program bonds and notes; amends chapter 329 of the laws of 1991, amending the state fiance law and other laws relating to the establishment of the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds; amends the public authorities law, in relation to courthouse improvements and training facilities, metropolitan transportation authority facilities, peace bridge projects and issuance of bonds by the dormitory authority; amends chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to issuance of bonds by the urban development corporation; amends the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to projects for retention of professional football in western New York; amends the public authorities law, in relation to the cleaner, greener communities program; amends the state finance law, in relation to establishing the sales tax revenue bond tax fund and providing for the deposit of revenues therefrom, establishing the sales tax revenue bond financing program; amends the tax law, in relation to deposit and disposition of revenue; amends the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York state storm recovery capital fund; amends the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to authorizing the urban development corporation to issue bonds to fund project costs for the implementation of a NY-CUNY challenge grant program; amends chapter 260 of the laws of 2011 amending the education law and the New York state urban development corporation act relating to establishing components of the NY-SUNY 2020 challenge grant program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; amends the public authorities law, in relation to dormitories at certain educational institutions other than state operated institutions and statutory or contract colleges under the jurisdiction of the state university of New York; amends chapter 81 of the laws of 2002, providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2002-2003 budget, in relation to increasing the aggregate amount of bonds to be issued by the New York state urban development corporation; amends the public authorities law, in relation to financing of New York works transportation capital projects; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part HH).
Description: to permitting a single arbitrator process; amends the workers' compensation law, in relation to the collection of assessments for annual expenses and the investment of surplus or reserve; relates to the representation of funds, in relation to closing the fund for reopened cases; relates to administration expenses for the state insurance fund; relates to requiring self-insured municipal groups and county treasurers to provide certain financial information to the workers' compensation board; amends the workers' compensation law and the public authorities law, in relation to authorizing the workers' compensation board and the dormitory authority to enter into a self-insured bond financing agreement; amends the volunteer firefighters' benefit law and the volunteer ambulance workers' benefit law, in relation to the payment of benefits and to the assessment of expenses; amends the public officers law, in relation to indemnification of state officers and employees; repeals certain provisions of the workers' compensation law, the volunteer firefighters' benefit law and the volunteer ambulance workers' benefit law relating to assessments for expenses, and relating to the location of the workers' compensation board (Part GG); provides for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2013-14 budget; authorizes certain payments and transfers; amends chapter 59 of the laws of 2012, relating to providing for administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2013-2014 budget, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; amends the state finance law, in relation to school tax relief fund; amends chapter 60 of the laws of 2011, amending the state finance law relating to disbursements from the tribal-state compact revenue account to certain municipalities, in relation to the availability of moneys; amends the New York state medical care facilities finance agency act, in relation to the deposit of certain funds; amends the state finance law, in relation to the issuance of revenue bonds; amends the public authorities law, in relation to the number of directors required for approval of a resolution authorizing the issuance of bonds or notes; amends the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to funding project costs for certain capital projects; amends chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, relating to providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to the Division of Military and Naval Affairs Capital Projects; amends chapter 389 of the laws of 1997, relating to the financing of the correctional facilities improvement fund and the youth facility improvement fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds; amends the private housing finance law, in relation to housing program bonds and notes; amends chapter 329 of the laws of 1991, amending the state fiance law and other laws relating to the establishment of the dedicated highway and bridge trust fund, in relation to the issuance of bonds; amends the public authorities law, in relation to courthouse improvements and training facilities, metropolitan transportation authority facilities, peace bridge projects and issuance of bonds by the dormitory authority; amends chapter 61 of the laws of 2005, providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2005-2006 budget, in relation to issuance of bonds by the urban development corporation; amends the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to projects for retention of professional football in western New York; amends the public authorities law, in relation to the cleaner, greener communities program; amends the state finance law, in relation to establishing the sales tax revenue bond tax fund and providing for the deposit of revenues therefrom, establishing the sales tax revenue bond financing program; amends the tax law, in relation to deposit and disposition of revenue; amends the state finance law, in relation to establishing the New York state storm recovery capital fund; amends the New York state urban development corporation act, in relation to authorizing the urban development corporation to issue bonds to fund project costs for the implementation of a NY-CUNY challenge grant program; amends chapter 260 of the laws of 2011 amending the education law and the New York state urban development corporation act relating to establishing components of the NY-SUNY 2020 challenge grant program, in relation to the effectiveness thereof; amends the public authorities law, in relation to dormitories at certain educational institutions other than state operated institutions and statutory or contract colleges under the jurisdiction of the state university of New York; amends chapter 81 of the laws of 2002, providing for the administration of certain funds and accounts related to the 2002-2003 budget, in relation to increasing the aggregate amount of bonds to be issued by the New York state urban development corporation; amends the public authorities law, in relation to financing of New York works transportation capital projects; provides for the repeal of certain provisions upon expiration thereof (Part HH).
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.57
Last Action Date: March 29, 2013
Title: Provides that a person may not possess a weapon while on a mass transit service used by a transit agency, authority, or company.
Description: Provides that a person may not possess a weapon while on a mass transit service used by a transit agency, authority, or company.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 24, 2013
Title: Provides a prohibition on the exchange of firearms, rifles or shotguns by second-hand dealers; exempts antique firearms, rifles or shotguns as defined in federal law.
Description: Provides a prohibition on the exchange of firearms, rifles or shotguns by second-hand dealers; exempts antique firearms, rifles or shotguns as defined in federal law.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 24, 2013
Title: Relates to the purchasing of bullets for firearms; requires the purchaser of bullets for any firearm to fill out an application providing information regarding the purchaser's name, date of birth, address, and also the calibre, make, model, manufacturer's name and serial number of the firearm for which the applicant is purchasing the bullets; copies of the application to be forwarded to all law enforcement agencies of the state; provides that any violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Relates to the purchasing of bullets for firearms; requires the purchaser of bullets for any firearm to fill out an application providing information regarding the purchaser's name, date of birth, address, and also the calibre, make, model, manufacturer's name and serial number of the firearm for which the applicant is purchasing the bullets; copies of the application to be forwarded to all law enforcement agencies of the state; provides that any violation of this section is a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Increases the penalties for certain criminal possession of a weapon offenses from a misdemeanor to a class D felony.
Description: Increases the penalties for certain criminal possession of a weapon offenses from a misdemeanor to a class D felony.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Makes it illegal to sell component parts of a pistol or firearm to any person who does not possess a valid pistol permit; requires that the component part being purchased must be a component part to the pistol or firearm listed on the purchaser's valid pistol permit.
Description: Makes it illegal to sell component parts of a pistol or firearm to any person who does not possess a valid pistol permit; requires that the component part being purchased must be a component part to the pistol or firearm listed on the purchaser's valid pistol permit.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 28, 2013
Title: Provides that restrictions regarding the carrying of concealed weapons and licenses therefor shall be by statute only.
Description: Provides that restrictions regarding the carrying of concealed weapons and licenses therefor shall be by statute only.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools.
Description: Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: January 14, 2014
Title: Broadens provisions relating to eligibility for a firearms license.
Description: Broadens provisions relating to eligibility for a firearms license.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 29, 2013
Title: Enacts the "children's weapon accident prevention act"; creates crimes of failure to store a weapon safely in the first and second degrees, aggravated failure to store a weapon, and criminally negligent storage of a weapon in the first and second degrees; provides affirmative defenses; directs the commissioner of education to develop a weapons safety program.
Description: Enacts the "children's weapon accident prevention act"; creates crimes of failure to store a weapon safely in the first and second degrees, aggravated failure to store a weapon, and criminally negligent storage of a weapon in the first and second degrees; provides affirmative defenses; directs the commissioner of education to develop a weapons safety program.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 3148B
Last Action Date: February 11, 2014
Title: Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use of alcohol or drugs; increases maximum fine for such offense to $10,000; provides for chemical testing of certain persons for whom there is reasonable cause to believe are in violation of such provision; provides for revocation of firearms permit upon conviction or refusal of a chemical test.
Description: Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use of alcohol or drugs; increases maximum fine for such offense to $10,000; provides for chemical testing of certain persons for whom there is reasonable cause to believe are in violation of such provision; provides for revocation of firearms permit upon conviction or refusal of a chemical test.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Increase the minimum distance a firearm may be in the vicinity of school grounds to 1,000 feet.
Description: Increase the minimum distance a firearm may be in the vicinity of school grounds to 1,000 feet.
Last Action: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Requires owners of firearms to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars.
Description: Requires owners of firearms to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars.
Last Action: REFERRED TO INSURANCE
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Designates, as peace officers, special deputy sheriffs of the county of Chautauqua within the grounds of and properties owned by the Chautauqua Institution.
Description: Designates, as peace officers, special deputy sheriffs of the county of Chautauqua within the grounds of and properties owned by the Chautauqua Institution.
Last Action: VETOED MEMO.515
Last Action Date: November 21, 2014
Title: Creates a process for the issuance of a temporary permit to carry or possess a pistol or revolver for persons who are not residents of the state of New York; provides an affirmative defense to possession of a loaded firearm by certain persons and provides reciprocity for persons licensed in other states.
Description: Creates a process for the issuance of a temporary permit to carry or possess a pistol or revolver for persons who are not residents of the state of New York; provides an affirmative defense to possession of a loaded firearm by certain persons and provides reciprocity for persons licensed in other states.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to the suspension and revocation of a license to carry firearms; relates to the applicability of certain provisions of the penal law, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and gun licenses; relates to effectiveness of certain provisions of the NY SAFE Act relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses, private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns; establishes a minimum age to possess a firearm; repeals various other provisions of law relating to the NY SAFE Act.
Description: Relates to the suspension and revocation of a license to carry firearms; relates to the applicability of certain provisions of the penal law, large capacity ammunition feeding devices, and gun licenses; relates to effectiveness of certain provisions of the NY SAFE Act relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses, private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns; establishes a minimum age to possess a firearm; repeals various other provisions of law relating to the NY SAFE Act.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 3948A
Last Action Date: January 21, 2014
Title: Establishes the same protection afforded to peace officers, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals to members of auxiliary police programs, traffic enforcement agents or public officers or public employees performing school safety or security duties.
Description: Establishes the same protection afforded to peace officers, police officers, firefighters, and emergency medical professionals to members of auxiliary police programs, traffic enforcement agents or public officers or public employees performing school safety or security duties.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: March 4, 2013
Title: Relates to aggravated unlawful use of and the sale, delivery and transfer of body vests.
Description: Relates to aggravated unlawful use of and the sale, delivery and transfer of body vests.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: March 4, 2013
Title: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition and establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; establishes the ammunition coding system fund.
Description: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition and establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; establishes the ammunition coding system fund.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: March 4, 2013
Title: Exempts off-duty police officers and peace officers and retired police officers and peace officers from provisions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Exempts off-duty police officers and peace officers and retired police officers and peace officers from provisions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 4039A
Last Action Date: March 11, 2013
Title: Establishes the class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying what appears to be or is a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm during the commission of a class A or violent felony; repeals the offenses of criminal use of a firearm in the first and second degrees.
Description: Establishes the class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying what appears to be or is a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm during the commission of a class A or violent felony; repeals the offenses of criminal use of a firearm in the first and second degrees.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 4161A
Last Action Date: February 10, 2014
Title: Includes possession of armor piercing, frangible or devastator ammunition as criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree and where possession is knowingly with intent to use against another, it shall constitute criminal possession of a weapon in the 3rd degree.
Description: Includes possession of armor piercing, frangible or devastator ammunition as criminal possession of a weapon in the 4th degree and where possession is knowingly with intent to use against another, it shall constitute criminal possession of a weapon in the 3rd degree.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Authorizes shooting preserves and shooting clubs to sell ammunition for exclusive use on the premises thereof without being deemed a "seller of ammunition".
Description: Authorizes shooting preserves and shooting clubs to sell ammunition for exclusive use on the premises thereof without being deemed a "seller of ammunition".
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to exempting qualified retired law enforcement officers from certain limitations related to the possession of firearms.
Description: Relates to exempting qualified retired law enforcement officers from certain limitations related to the possession of firearms.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 4536A
Last Action Date: May 6, 2013
Title: Prohibits the release of personal medical records or information without a warrant or express written authorization of the individual; prohibits the condition of the consent of release for an application.
Description: Prohibits the release of personal medical records or information without a warrant or express written authorization of the individual; prohibits the condition of the consent of release for an application.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Authorizes the Ulster county sheriff to serve as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Description: Authorizes the Ulster county sheriff to serve as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Creates the "Defend Our Homes act"; authorizes the possession of a magazine with more than 7 rounds but less than 11 rounds in a person's home.
Description: Creates the "Defend Our Homes act"; authorizes the possession of a magazine with more than 7 rounds but less than 11 rounds in a person's home.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to exemptions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices for certain police officers, peace officers, licensed private investigators, armed security guards, and armored car guards.
Description: Relates to exemptions pertaining to large capacity ammunition feeding devices for certain police officers, peace officers, licensed private investigators, armed security guards, and armored car guards.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: January 13, 2014
Title: Provides a tax credit for the cost of purchasing a gun safe.
Description: Provides a tax credit for the cost of purchasing a gun safe.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 5221B
Last Action Date: January 17, 2014
Title: Relates to exempting qualified retired law enforcement officers and security guards from certain limitations related to the possession of firearms.
Description: Relates to exempting qualified retired law enforcement officers and security guards from certain limitations related to the possession of firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns and establishing a minimum age to possess a firearm relating to gun control.
Description: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns and establishing a minimum age to possess a firearm relating to gun control.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Includes sharing, making available, selling, exchanging, giving or disposing of a community gun as an element of certain criminal acts including criminal facilitation and criminal sale of a firearm.
Description: Includes sharing, making available, selling, exchanging, giving or disposing of a community gun as an element of certain criminal acts including criminal facilitation and criminal sale of a firearm.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 5602A
Last Action Date: February 10, 2014
Title: Repeals certain provisions of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Description: Repeals certain provisions of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Description: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to firearms; relates to the evaluation and reporting of persons who present a serious and imminent threat to the health and safety of self or others.
Description: Relates to firearms; relates to the evaluation and reporting of persons who present a serious and imminent threat to the health and safety of self or others.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 8, 2014
Title: Relates to promoting understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crimes laws.
Description: Relates to promoting understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crimes laws.
Last Action: REFERRED TO AGRICULTURE
Last Action Date: January 9, 2014
Title: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition; establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; establishes the ammunition coding system database fund.
Description: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition; establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; establishes the ammunition coding system database fund.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 9, 2014
Title: Prohibits the discharge of a firearm or long bow within 1000 feet of a school or school playground; increases the distance which hunters may hunt near schools from 500 feet to 1,000 feet.
Description: Prohibits the discharge of a firearm or long bow within 1000 feet of a school or school playground; increases the distance which hunters may hunt near schools from 500 feet to 1,000 feet.
Last Action: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Last Action Date: January 14, 2014
Title: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, relating to the New York Safe Act of 2013.
Description: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, relating to the New York Safe Act of 2013.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 23, 2014
Title: Authorizes the possession of a handgun being sold by a dealer in firearms upon the premises of such dealer.
Description: Authorizes the possession of a handgun being sold by a dealer in firearms upon the premises of such dealer.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: February 4, 2014
Title: Enacts "Luisito's law"; establishes the class B felony of aggravated assault upon a person less than ten years old; includes within the class C felony of criminal use of a firearm in the second degree the possession of a weapon while committing certain specified class C or D felonies upon school grounds or within 250 feet of a playground in the city of New York.
Description: Enacts "Luisito's law"; establishes the class B felony of aggravated assault upon a person less than ten years old; includes within the class C felony of criminal use of a firearm in the second degree the possession of a weapon while committing certain specified class C or D felonies upon school grounds or within 250 feet of a playground in the city of New York.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: June 12, 2014
Title: Provides that large capacity ammunition devices shall only include those devices which hold more than 10 rounds.
Description: Provides that large capacity ammunition devices shall only include those devices which hold more than 10 rounds.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: February 28, 2014
Title: Relates to possession of firearms on property owned by or held in trust for SUNY ESF.
Description: Relates to possession of firearms on property owned by or held in trust for SUNY ESF.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 6711A
Last Action Date: June 2, 2014
Title: Relates to a ban on undetectable firearms, undetectable firearm receivers and undetectable ammunition magazines.
Description: Relates to a ban on undetectable firearms, undetectable firearm receivers and undetectable ammunition magazines.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: April 28, 2014
Title: Relates to the manufacturing of firearms; requires any firearm manufactured by a three-dimensional printer to contain a unique identifying number and to be registered with the state police.
Description: Relates to the manufacturing of firearms; requires any firearm manufactured by a three-dimensional printer to contain a unique identifying number and to be registered with the state police.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: April 28, 2014
Title: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days; implements a 10-day waiting period.
Description: Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days; implements a 10-day waiting period.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: April 30, 2014
Title: Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain 50 caliber firearms; directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning such weapons in to a designated officer.
Description: Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain 50 caliber firearms; directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning such weapons in to a designated officer.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 15, 2014
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.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: June 12, 2014
