247 total bills, 117 anti-gun bills,
54 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed New York Firearm Legislation
247 total bills, 117 anti-gun bills,
54 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: Enacts "Nicholas's law"; requires the safe storage of rifles, shotguns, or firearms; repeals certain provisions of the penal law relating thereto.
Description: Enacts "Nicholas's law"; requires the safe storage of rifles, shotguns, or firearms; repeals certain provisions of the penal law relating thereto.
Last Action: ordered to third reading cal.5
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Establishes the safe homes act authorizing law enforcement to remove firearms found on the premises where there has been a report of domestic violence.
Description: Establishes the safe homes act authorizing law enforcement to remove firearms found on the premises where there has been a report of domestic violence.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Relates to promoting understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crime laws.
Description: Relates to promoting understanding, awareness and enforcement of animal crime laws.
Last Action: referred to agriculture
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the mandatory suspension and revocation of firearms licenses upon the issuance of orders of protection.
Description: Relates to the mandatory suspension and revocation of firearms licenses upon the issuance of orders of protection.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: advanced to third reading cal.389
Last Action Date: February 26, 2016
Title: Authorizes current and retired members of law enforcement to carry concealed firearms.
Description: Authorizes current and retired members of law enforcement to carry concealed firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: March 29, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Exempts from disclosure, under the freedom of information law, the issuance of pistol permits to active and retired police officers, peace officers and correction officers.
Description: Exempts from disclosure, under the freedom of information law, the issuance of pistol permits to active and retired police officers, peace officers and correction officers.
Last Action: referred to governmental operations
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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:
Last Action Date: April 19, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: March 29, 2016
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: June 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: June 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: June 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the criminal facilitation of crimes involving firearms.
Description: Relates to the criminal facilitation of crimes involving firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: March 29, 2016
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: June 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: May 7, 2015
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: June 6, 2016
Title: Relates 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: Relates 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: June 6, 2016
Title: Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools.
Description: Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools.
Last Action: referred to education
Last Action Date: January 29, 2015
Title: Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense.
Description: Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: June 6, 2016
Title: Relates to gun violence restraining orders; provides a procedure whereby family members may prohibit persons from owning or possessing firearms if the person poses an immediate and present danger of causing personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control a firearm and a gun violence restraining order is necessary to prevent personal injury to the subject of the petition or another because less restrictive alternatives either have been tried and found to be ineffective, or have been determined to be inadequate.
Description: Relates to gun violence restraining orders; provides a procedure whereby family members may prohibit persons from owning or possessing firearms if the person poses an immediate and present danger of causing personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control a firearm and a gun violence restraining order is necessary to prevent personal injury to the subject of the petition or another because less restrictive alternatives either have been tried and found to be ineffective, or have been determined to be inadequate.
Last Action: referred to judiciary
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: March 3, 2016
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: ordered to third reading cal.186
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the offenses of rape in the first, second and third degrees.
Description: Relates to the offenses of rape in the first, second and third degrees.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: April 12, 2016
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Establishes the class B felony of aggravated assault upon a person less than ten years old and expands criminal use of a firearm in the first degree to include commission of certain felonies on school grounds.
Description: Establishes the class B felony of aggravated assault upon a person less than ten years old and expands criminal use of a firearm in the first degree to include commission of certain felonies on school grounds.
Last Action: print number 5065b
Last Action Date: May 20, 2016
Title: Relates to exempting the sale of firearm safety devices from state sales and compensating use taxes.
Description: Relates to exempting the sale of firearm safety devices from state sales and compensating use taxes.
Last Action: referred to ways and means
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to orders to surrender eligible weapons; requires the surrender of weapons following a conviction in certain misdemeanor cases.
Description: Relates to orders to surrender eligible weapons; requires the surrender of weapons following a conviction in certain misdemeanor cases.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 3, 2016
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: September 19, 2016
Title: Provides enhanced sentencing for the offenses of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal sale of a firearm where such offenses occur at the residence of a child under age of fourteen.
Description: Provides enhanced sentencing for the offenses of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal sale of a firearm where such offenses occur at the residence of a child under age of fourteen.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: referred to ways and means
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification databank.
Description: Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification databank.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Permits the private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles and shotguns to a holder of a NYS pistol license and to certain relatives.
Description: Permits the private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles and shotguns to a holder of a NYS pistol license and to certain relatives.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Repeals provisions of law relating to sellers of ammunition.
Description: Repeals provisions of law relating to sellers of ammunition.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Repeals provision of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices and the exemption of certain ammunition feeding devices at firing ranges.
Description: Repeals provision of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices and the exemption of certain ammunition feeding devices at firing ranges.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp.
Description: Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Permits retired or off-duty law enforcement officers to possess a firearm on school grounds, and permits 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 permits such officers to carry more than seven rounds of ammunition.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: March 29, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Relates to validity of a license to carry and possess a firearm in the city of New York where the licensee is a dealer, manufacturer or gunsmith of firearms and is carrying or possessing the firearms in the course of their employment.
Description: Relates to validity of a license to carry and possess a firearm in the city of New York where the licensee is a dealer, manufacturer or gunsmith of firearms and is carrying or possessing the firearms in the course of their employment.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: November 25, 2015
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: November 25, 2015
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 6192a
Last Action Date: January 15, 2016
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: March 29, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Relates to exempting military personnel from the large capacity ammunition feeding device ban.
Description: Relates to exempting military personnel from the large capacity ammunition feeding device ban.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to pistol permit applications for military personnel.
Description: Relates to pistol permit applications for military personnel.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: March 29, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Requires employees of dealers in firearms to submit to state and national criminal background checks.
Description: Requires employees of dealers in firearms to submit to state and national criminal background checks.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Requires licensed firearms businesses to report the crime of criminal purchase of a weapon and requires background checks for employees who would be authorized to possess or transfer firearms.
Description: Requires licensed firearms businesses to report the crime of criminal purchase of a weapon and requires background checks for employees who would be authorized to possess or transfer firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Establishes procedures for issuance of gun violence restraining orders and gun seizure warrants.
Description: Establishes procedures for issuance of gun violence restraining orders and gun seizure warrants.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: June 6, 2016
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: referred to education
Last Action Date: April 27, 2015
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Requires the surrender of antique firearms, black powder rifles, black powder shotguns, or muzzle-loading firearms following a conviction for a felony or serious offense or following a report pursuant to section 9.46 of the mental hygiene law.
Description: Requires the surrender of antique firearms, black powder rifles, black powder shotguns, or muzzle-loading firearms following a conviction for a felony or serious offense or following a report pursuant to section 9.46 of the mental hygiene law.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to access to foreign state records concerning previous or present mental illness of applicants for firearms licenses.
Description: Relates to access to foreign state records concerning previous or present mental illness of applicants for firearms licenses.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: March 28, 2016
Title: Creates a felony gun possession registration and crime registry act; provides that persons who are convicted of sections 265.02, 265.03 or 265.04 of the penal law have a duty to register with the division of criminal justice services certain information such as offender's name, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, eye color, driver's license number, home address and/or expected place of domicile; provides that this duty to register terminates when such offenders are discharged from probation.
Description: Creates a felony gun possession registration and crime registry act; provides that persons who are convicted of sections 265.02, 265.03 or 265.04 of the penal law have a duty to register with the division of criminal justice services certain information such as offender's name, date of birth, sex, race, height, weight, eye color, driver's license number, home address and/or expected place of domicile; provides that this duty to register terminates when such offenders are discharged from probation.
Last Action: referred to correction
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Implements the effective background check act of 2015; requires licensed firearms businesses to report the crime of criminal purchase of a weapon; requires background checks for employees who would be authorized to possess or transfer firearms.
Description: Implements the effective background check act of 2015; requires licensed firearms businesses to report the crime of criminal purchase of a weapon; requires background checks for employees who would be authorized to possess or transfer firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms; requires recordkeeping by the division of criminal justice services.
Description: Relates to licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms; requires recordkeeping by the division of criminal justice services.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family.
Description: Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Enacts the New York state sportmen's weekend act and creates a limited exemption of the sale of certain firearms, ammunition, archery equipment and hunting supplies from state sales and compensating use taxes.
Description: Enacts the New York state sportmen's weekend act and creates a limited exemption of the sale of certain firearms, ammunition, archery equipment and hunting supplies from state sales and compensating use taxes.
Last Action: referred to ways and means
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to firearms; authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals; and repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Description: Relates to firearms; authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals; and repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: referred to ways and means
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.
Description: Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the crime of unlawful wearing of a body vest.
Description: Relates to the crime of unlawful wearing of a body vest.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Extends the effectiveness of various rent control and rent regulated provisions (Part A); repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 relating to the safe act of 2013 (Part B).
Description: Extends the effectiveness of various rent control and rent regulated provisions (Part A); repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 relating to the safe act of 2013 (Part B).
Last Action: referred to housing
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Imposes civil penalties for the improper disposition of a firearm.
Description: Imposes civil penalties for the improper disposition of a firearm.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Includes cases and covers for cellular telephones, within the prohibitions related to imitation weapons.
Description: Includes cases and covers for cellular telephones, within the prohibitions related to imitation weapons.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: June 6, 2016
Title: Includes attachments to electronic devices within the meaning of the term "imitation weapon".
Description: Includes attachments to electronic devices within the meaning of the term "imitation weapon".
Last Action:
Last Action Date: April 19, 2016
Title: Relates to requiring all firearms manufactured, crafted or built by private individuals to have an identifying serial number.
Description: Relates to requiring all firearms manufactured, crafted or built by private individuals to have an identifying serial number.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to manufacturers reporting the sale or distribution of firearms to the department of criminal justice services.
Description: Relates to manufacturers reporting the sale or distribution of firearms to the department of criminal justice services.
Last Action: referred to economic development
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Authorizes the possession of certain antique rifles and their modern day replicas.
Description: Authorizes the possession of certain antique rifles and their modern day replicas.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: June 6, 2016
Title: Prohibits persons named on the No Fly List maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from obtaining or renewing a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms.
Description: Prohibits persons named on the No Fly List maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from obtaining or renewing a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Prohibits the purchase of a pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm by persons who are not citizens of the United States.
Description: Prohibits the purchase of a pistol, revolver, rifle, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm by persons who are not citizens of the United States.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: February 3, 2016
Title: Establishes a special fee on firearms, rifles and shotguns; establishes the gun violence research fund.
Description: Establishes a special fee on firearms, rifles and shotguns; establishes the gun violence research fund.
Last Action: held for consideration in ways and means
Last Action Date: June 15, 2016
Title: Relates to the sale of ammunition for assault weapons; class E felony.
Description: Relates to the sale of ammunition for assault weapons; class E felony.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Relates to the restriction of the sale of ammunition to only individuals authorized to possess such weapon.
Description: Relates to the restriction of the sale of ammunition to only individuals authorized to possess such weapon.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: February 23, 2016
Title: Authorizes the carrying of service-issued firearms by military personnel at recruiting centers while on duty.
Description: Authorizes the carrying of service-issued firearms by military personnel at recruiting centers while on duty.
Last Action: held for consideration in governmental operations
Last Action Date: May 23, 2016
Title: Establishes a waiting period before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; requires either the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) or its successor to initiate a national instant criminal background check and NICS has issued a "proceed" response to the licensee, or ten business days have elapsed since the date the licensee, seller, transferor or dealer contacted NICS to initiate a national instant criminal background check and NICS has not notified the licensee, seller, transferor or dealer that the transfer of the firearm, rifle or shotgun to such person should be denied.
Description: Establishes a waiting period before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; requires either the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) or its successor to initiate a national instant criminal background check and NICS has issued a "proceed" response to the licensee, or ten business days have elapsed since the date the licensee, seller, transferor or dealer contacted NICS to initiate a national instant criminal background check and NICS has not notified the licensee, seller, transferor or dealer that the transfer of the firearm, rifle or shotgun to such person should be denied.
Last Action: print number 9433a
Last Action Date: May 16, 2016
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: April 8, 2016
Title: Relates to firearms designed to look like objects.
Description: Relates to firearms designed to look like objects.
Last Action: reported referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 24, 2016
Title: Establishes the class A-I felony of operating as a major firearms trafficker.
Description: Establishes the class A-I felony of operating as a major firearms trafficker.
Last Action: print number 10173a
Last Action Date: May 31, 2016
Title: Relates to validity of a license to carry and possess a firearm in the city of New York where the licensee is a dealer, manufacturer or gunsmith of firearms and is carrying or possessing the firearms in the course of their employment.
Description: Relates to validity of a license to carry and possess a firearm in the city of New York where the licensee is a dealer, manufacturer or gunsmith of firearms and is carrying or possessing the firearms in the course of their employment.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 23, 2016
Title: Limits the application of the "safe act" to the counties of Suffolk, Nassau, Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York, Bronx and Westchester.
Description: Limits the application of the "safe act" to the counties of Suffolk, Nassau, Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York, Bronx and Westchester.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 23, 2016
Title: Relates to the recertification process for firearms.
Description: Relates to the recertification process for firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 25, 2016
Title: Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.
Description: Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 25, 2016
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: May 25, 2016
Title: Exempts certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices from certain requirements of the penal law.
Description: Exempts certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices from certain requirements of the penal law.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 25, 2016
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: May 26, 2016
Title: Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed.
Description: Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: May 31, 2016
Title: Relates to adding St. Lawrence county sheriff as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Description: Relates to adding St. Lawrence county sheriff as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: June 8, 2016
Title: Designates the sheriff of the county of Albany, and the judges and justices of courts of record in such county as firearms licensing officers for the county of Albany; and authorizes, in the county of Albany, the possession of a pistol or revolver while attending a firearms familiarity, safety, loading and firing course conducted by the office of the sheriff.
Description: Designates the sheriff of the county of Albany, and the judges and justices of courts of record in such county as firearms licensing officers for the county of Albany; and authorizes, in the county of Albany, the possession of a pistol or revolver while attending a firearms familiarity, safety, loading and firing course conducted by the office of the sheriff.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: June 10, 2016
Title: Creates the offenses of aggravated sale of a firearm and aggravated sale of a firearm to a minor.
Description: Creates the offenses of aggravated sale of a firearm and aggravated sale of a firearm to a minor.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Provides that collateral loan brokers shall store firearms in the same manner as gunsmiths and dealers in firearms are required to store them.
Description: Provides that collateral loan brokers shall store firearms in the same manner as gunsmiths and dealers in firearms are required to store them.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 784A
Last Action Date: February 1, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Establishes a task force to assess data and information compiled by law enforcement personnel and health providers related to incidents of firearm violence and injury; provides that the task force would designate a state agency to coordinate a statewide system for reporting the nature, incidence and specific causes of firearm violence.
Description: Establishes a task force to assess data and information compiled by law enforcement personnel and health providers related to incidents of firearm violence and injury; provides that the task force would designate a state agency to coordinate a statewide system for reporting the nature, incidence and specific causes of firearm violence.
Last Action: REFERRED TO HEALTH
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Authorizes possession of a rifle or shotgun at a shooting range by a person between the ages of ten and twelve under the immediate supervision of certain authorized persons.
Description: Authorizes possession of a rifle or shotgun at a shooting range by a person between the ages of ten and twelve under the immediate supervision of certain authorized persons.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Last Action Date: January 8, 2015
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 1113A
Last Action Date: January 12, 2016
Title: Relates 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: Relates 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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 FINANCE
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Requires employees of dealers in firearms to submit to state and national criminal background checks.
Description: Requires employees of dealers in firearms to submit to state and national criminal background checks.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: January 6, 2016
Title: Provides enhanced sentencing for the offenses of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal sale of a firearm where such offenses occur at the residence of a child under age of fourteen.
Description: Provides enhanced sentencing for the offenses of criminal possession of a weapon and criminal sale of a firearm where such offenses occur at the residence of a child under age of fourteen.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 1527A
Last Action Date: March 2, 2016
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: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 in such weapons 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 in such weapons to a designated officer.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 2050A
Last Action Date: April 29, 2016
Title: Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp.
Description: Establishes the crimes of criminal trespass on a school bus, school grounds or children's camp.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: January 21, 2016
Title: Enacts "Nicholas's law"; requires the safe storage of rifles, shotguns, or firearms; repeals certain provisions of the penal law relating thereto.
Description: Enacts "Nicholas's law"; requires the safe storage of rifles, shotguns, or firearms; repeals certain provisions of the penal law relating thereto.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: DEFEATED IN CODES
Last Action Date: March 28, 2016
Title: Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification databank.
Description: Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification databank.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 2573A
Last Action Date: February 2, 2016
Title: Permits the private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles and shotguns to a holder of a NYS pistol license and to certain relatives.
Description: Permits the private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles and shotguns to a holder of a NYS pistol license and to certain relatives.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Repeals provision of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices and the exemption of certain ammunition feeding devices at firing ranges.
Description: Repeals provision of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices and the exemption of certain ammunition feeding devices at firing ranges.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Repeals provisions of law relating to sellers of ammunition.
Description: Repeals provisions of law relating to sellers of ammunition.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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 INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: January 6, 2016
Title: Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family.
Description: Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Exempts certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices from certain requirements of the penal law.
Description: Exempts certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices from certain requirements of the penal law.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; expands definition of immediate family to include siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms; relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms; exempts certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices from certain requirements of the penal law; repeals provision of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices; and repeals provisions of law relating to certain requirements for the sellers of ammunition.
Description: Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; expands definition of immediate family to include siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms; relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms; exempts certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices from certain requirements of the penal law; repeals provision of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices; and repeals provisions of law relating to certain requirements for the sellers of ammunition.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Repeals provisions relating to the definition of an assault weapon.
Description: Repeals provisions relating to the definition of an assault weapon.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Expands the definition of immediate family to include siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms.
Description: Expands the definition of immediate family to include siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.
Description: Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the recertification process for firearms.
Description: Relates to the recertification process for firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 3479A
Last Action Date: January 15, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Directs the establishment of gun court calendars in criminal courts to hear cases involving unlawful gun possession and use; requires the expeditious scheduling of trials conducted therein; makes various provisions for the establishment of such calendar.
Description: Directs the establishment of gun court calendars in criminal courts to hear cases involving unlawful gun possession and use; requires the expeditious scheduling of trials conducted therein; makes various provisions for the establishment of such calendar.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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:
Last Action Date: April 21, 2016
Title: Relates to the unlawful possession of certain ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Relates to the unlawful possession of certain ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Provides clarification on the definition of gun show events to include the building structures and grounds where shows occur; includes public auctions, flea markets and garage sales; 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; includes public auctions, flea markets and garage sales; modifies the definition of "gun show" to conform with Scope v Pataki.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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 6, 2016
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, firearms and machine guns; enacts the "safe weapon 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, firearms and machine guns; enacts the "safe weapon storage act"; does not preempt local laws no less restrictive or stringent.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the prohibition of illegal gun trafficking; makes the violation of such prohibition a class D felony.
Description: Relates to the prohibition of illegal gun trafficking; makes the violation of such prohibition a class D felony.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
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:
Last Action Date: April 16, 2016
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: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: March 18, 2015
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: AMEND BY RESTORING TO ORIGINAL PRINT 3908
Last Action Date: February 8, 2016
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 6, 2016
Title: Establishes additional requirements for a 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 a 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: February 25, 2015
Title: Directs the division of criminal justice services to study, review and report, to the governor and the legislature, on the laws, rules, regulations 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, regulations 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: February 25, 2015
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: February 25, 2015
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: February 26, 2015
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: February 26, 2015
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 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the sale of ammunition to minors.
Description: Relates to the sale of ammunition to minors.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to gun violence restraining orders; provides a procedure whereby family members may prohibit persons from owning or possessing firearms if the person poses an immediate and present danger of causing personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control a firearm and a gun violence restraining order is necessary to prevent personal injury to the subject of the petition or another because less restrictive alternatives either have been tried and found to be ineffective, or have been determined to be inadequate.
Description: Relates to gun violence restraining orders; provides a procedure whereby family members may prohibit persons from owning or possessing firearms if the person poses an immediate and present danger of causing personal injury to himself, herself, or another by having in his or her custody or control a firearm and a gun violence restraining order is necessary to prevent personal injury to the subject of the petition or another because less restrictive alternatives either have been tried and found to be ineffective, or have been determined to be inadequate.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 4389A
Last Action Date: January 21, 2016
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: January 6, 2016
Title: Enacts the New York state sportsmen's weekend act and creates a limited exemption of the sale of certain firearms, ammunition, archery equipment and hunting supplies from state sales and compensating use taxes.
Description: Enacts the New York state sportsmen's weekend act and creates a limited exemption of the sale of certain firearms, ammunition, archery equipment and hunting supplies from state sales and compensating use taxes.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 4761B
Last Action Date: February 11, 2016
Title: Exempts retired federal agents and border patrol agents who have been retired for a period not to exceed ten years from training requirements for security guards.
Description: Exempts retired federal agents and border patrol agents who have been retired for a period not to exceed ten years from training requirements for security guards.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Establishes certain offenses relating to structuring, money laundering and defrauding the government; eliminates the one-year time requirement for aggregation payments; relates to the disclosure of tax returns to grand juries; relates to geographical jurisdiction of certain offenses.
Description: Establishes certain offenses relating to structuring, money laundering and defrauding the government; eliminates the one-year time requirement for aggregation payments; relates to the disclosure of tax returns to grand juries; relates to geographical jurisdiction of certain offenses.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 5578A
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.
Description: Relates to the filing of approved applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms; requires recordkeeping by the division of criminal justice services.
Description: Relates to licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms; requires recordkeeping by the division of criminal justice services.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to firearms and repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Description: Relates to firearms and repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Clarifies that military members are authorized to possess large capacity feeding devices and other banned weapons when acting in their official military capacity.
Description: Clarifies that military members are authorized to possess large capacity feeding devices and other banned weapons when acting in their official military capacity.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Requires certain warnings concerning gun storage be provided upon the issuance of a hunting license or muzzle-loading privileges.
Description: Requires certain warnings concerning gun storage be provided upon the issuance of a hunting license or muzzle-loading privileges.
Last Action: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to firearms; authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals; and repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Description: Relates to firearms; authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family; relates to reports of substantial risk or threat of harm by mental health professionals; and repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Relates to the crime of unlawful wearing of a body vest.
Description: Relates to the crime of unlawful wearing of a body vest.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: March 30, 2016
Title: Relates to validity of a license to carry and possess a firearm in the city of New York where the licensee is a dealer, manufacturer or gunsmith of firearms and is carrying or possessing the firearms in the course of their employment.
Description: Relates to validity of a license to carry and possess a firearm in the city of New York where the licensee is a dealer, manufacturer or gunsmith of firearms and is carrying or possessing the firearms in the course of their employment.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Includes cases and covers for cellular telephones, within the prohibitions related to imitation weapons.
Description: Includes cases and covers for cellular telephones, within the prohibitions related to imitation weapons.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Includes attachments to electronic devices within the meaning of the term "imitation weapon".
Description: Includes attachments to electronic devices within the meaning of the term "imitation weapon".
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Establishes a workgroup to examine and make recommendations on the security and protection of New York national guard recruiting centers and ROTC facilities.
Description: Establishes a workgroup to examine and make recommendations on the security and protection of New York national guard recruiting centers and ROTC facilities.
Last Action: referred to governmental operations
Last Action Date: June 15, 2016
Title: Establishes procedures for issuance of gun violence restraining orders and gun seizure warrants.
Description: Establishes procedures for issuance of gun violence restraining orders and gun seizure warrants.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database; authorizes firearms licenses of persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database to be suspended or revoked; requires the superintendent of state police to search the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database each year and report findings to appropriate enforcement agencies in order to suspend or revoke appropriate licenses.
Description: Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database; authorizes firearms licenses of persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database to be suspended or revoked; requires the superintendent of state police to search the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database each year and report findings to appropriate enforcement agencies in order to suspend or revoke appropriate licenses.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 6, 2016
Title: Prohibits persons named on the No Fly List maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from obtaining or renewing a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms.
Description: Prohibits persons named on the No Fly List maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from obtaining or renewing a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms.
Last Action:
Last Action Date: June 29, 2016
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: January 6, 2016
Title: Permits retired law enforcement officers to own large ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Permits retired law enforcement officers to own large ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 29, 2016
Title: Relates to reciprocity for pistol permit applications for military personnel; expedites application process.
Description: Relates to reciprocity for pistol permit applications for military personnel; expedites application process.
Last Action: REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Last Action Date: February 3, 2016
Title: Establishes a special fee on firearms, rifles and shotguns; establishes the gun violence research fund.
Description: Establishes a special fee on firearms, rifles and shotguns; establishes the gun violence research fund.
Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Last Action Date: February 16, 2016
Title: Relates to limiting the acquisition of a rifle or shotgun to one per ninety-day period.
Description: Relates to limiting the acquisition of a rifle or shotgun to one per ninety-day period.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: February 29, 2016
Title: Relates to the sale of ammunition for assault weapons; class E felony.
Description: Relates to the sale of ammunition for assault weapons; class E felony.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: March 10, 2016
Title: Relates to the restriction of the sale of ammunition to only individuals authorized to possess such weapon.
Description: Relates to the restriction of the sale of ammunition to only individuals authorized to possess such weapon.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: March 10, 2016
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: March 31, 2016
Title: Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense.
Description: Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: March 31, 2016
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: March 31, 2016
Title: Authorizes possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device by private investigators, bail enforcement agents, watch, guard, or patrol agency employees, security guards and armored car guards in pursuit of their official duties or when duly authorized by regulation or order to possess the same.
Description: Authorizes possession of a large capacity ammunition feeding device by private investigators, bail enforcement agents, watch, guard, or patrol agency employees, security guards and armored car guards in pursuit of their official duties or when duly authorized by regulation or order to possess the same.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: April 12, 2016
Title: Establishes the safe homes act authorizing law enforcement to remove firearms found on the premises where there has been a report of domestic violence.
Description: Establishes the safe homes act authorizing law enforcement to remove firearms found on the premises where there has been a report of domestic violence.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 2, 2016
Title: Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed.
Description: Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 3, 2016
Title: Establishes the class A-I felony of operating as a major firearms trafficker.
Description: Establishes the class A-I felony of operating as a major firearms trafficker.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 7470A
Last Action Date: May 27, 2016
Title: Establishes a waiting period before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; requires either the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) or its successor has issued a "proceed" response to the licensee, or ten business days have elapsed since the date the licensee, seller, transferor or dealer contacted NICS to initiate a national instant criminal background check and NICS has not notified the licensee, seller, transferor or dealer that the transfer of the firearm, rifle or shotgun to such person should be denied.
Description: Establishes a waiting period before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; requires either the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) or its successor has issued a "proceed" response to the licensee, or ten business days have elapsed since the date the licensee, seller, transferor or dealer contacted NICS to initiate a national instant criminal background check and NICS has not notified the licensee, seller, transferor or dealer that the transfer of the firearm, rifle or shotgun to such person should be denied.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 11, 2016
Title: Designates the sheriff of the county of Albany, and the judges and justices of courts of record in such county as firearms licensing officers for the county of Albany; and authorizes, in the county of Albany, the possession of a pistol or revolver while attending a firearms familiarity, safety, loading and firing course conducted by the office of the sheriff.
Description: Designates the sheriff of the county of Albany, and the judges and justices of courts of record in such county as firearms licensing officers for the county of Albany; and authorizes, in the county of Albany, the possession of a pistol or revolver while attending a firearms familiarity, safety, loading and firing course conducted by the office of the sheriff.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: June 17, 2016
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: PRINT NUMBER 7623A
Last Action Date: June 13, 2016
Title: Clarifies the definition of imitation weapons.
Description: Clarifies the definition of imitation weapons.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: May 12, 2016
Title: Requires a written determination to be made, on each application for issuance or renewal of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver, within 180 days of receipt; requires refund of all fees submitted with such application if a determination is not made in a timely manner.
Description: Requires a written determination to be made, on each application for issuance or renewal of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver, within 180 days of receipt; requires refund of all fees submitted with such application if a determination is not made in a timely manner.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 12, 2016
Title: Expedites the firearm license application process for retired veterans and law enforcement to three months.
Description: Expedites the firearm license application process for retired veterans and law enforcement to three months.
Last Action: REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Last Action Date: May 12, 2016
Title: Relates to adding St. Lawrence county sheriff as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Description: Relates to adding St. Lawrence county sheriff as an additional firearms licensing officer.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: June 17, 2016
Title: Relates to firearms designed to look like objects.
Description: Relates to firearms designed to look like objects.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: May 17, 2016
Title: Limits the application of the "safe act" to the counties of Suffolk, Nassau, Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York, Bronx and Westchester.
Description: Limits the application of the "safe act" to the counties of Suffolk, Nassau, Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York, Bronx and Westchester.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 23, 2016
