280 total bills, 170 anti-gun bills,
34 pro-gun bills for this session
Proposed New York Firearm Legislation
280 total bills, 170 anti-gun bills,
34 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: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 1-8, 2021, as Gun Violence Survivors Week in the State of New York
Description: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim February 1-8, 2021, as Gun Violence Survivors Week in the State of New York
Last Action: adopted
Last Action Date: February 10, 2021
Title: Relates to the unlawful wearing of a body vest; provides that a person is guilty of the unlawful wearing of a body vest when he or she commits a certain misdemeanor or felony and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime he wears a body vest.
Description: Relates to the unlawful wearing of a body vest; provides that a person is guilty of the unlawful wearing of a body vest when he or she commits a certain misdemeanor or felony and in the course of and in furtherance of such crime he wears a body vest.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Establishes the offense of unlawful possession of firearms by persons under twenty-one.
Description: Establishes the offense of unlawful possession of firearms by persons under twenty-one.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Establishes a ten business day waiting period from contact of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person.
Description: Establishes a ten business day waiting period from contact of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person.
Last Action: print number 449a
Last Action Date: March 10, 2022
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 5, 2022
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: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: April 5, 2022
Title: Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; requires gunsmiths to register and serialize firearms, rifles, shotguns, and unfinished frames or receivers they assemble.
Description: Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; requires gunsmiths to register and serialize firearms, rifles, shotguns, and unfinished frames or receivers they assemble.
Last Action: substituted by s14a
Last Action Date: June 7, 2021
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 pre-hospitalization 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 pre-hospitalization 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 5, 2022
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun sales to individuals with a criminal record; 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 individuals with a criminal record; 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: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: July 18, 2022
Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the State of New York
Description: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the State of New York
Last Action: adopted
Last Action Date: May 10, 2022
Title: Relates to the point of contact for conducting national instant criminal background checks; authorizes and directs the division of state police to serve as the point of contact for implementation of 18 U.S.C. sec. 922(t); establishes the background check fund.
Description: Relates to the point of contact for conducting national instant criminal background checks; authorizes and directs the division of state police to serve as the point of contact for implementation of 18 U.S.C. sec. 922(t); establishes the background check fund.
Last Action: referred to governmental operations
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Urging the United States Congress to reinstate the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994
Description: Urging the United States Congress to reinstate the Federal Assault Weapons Ban of 1994
Last Action: adopted
Last Action Date: June 2, 2022
Title: Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers.
Description: Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers.
Last Action: referred to governmental operations
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Restricts the locations of gunsmiths and dealers in firearms in relation to child day care or educational facilities, and places of worship.
Description: Restricts the locations of gunsmiths and dealers in firearms in relation to child day care or educational facilities, and places of worship.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Permits security guards and private investigators licensed to possess or carry a firearm to possess and carry such firearm in New York City without a special permit from the police commissioner of the city of New York granting validity to such license.
Description: Permits security guards and private investigators licensed to possess or carry a firearm to possess and carry such firearm in New York City without a special permit from the police commissioner of the city of New York granting validity to such license.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to creating a school resource officer program to permit the employment of retired law enforcement officers and provide grants to school districts and non-public schools for such purpose.
Description: Relates to creating a school resource officer program to permit the employment of retired law enforcement officers and provide grants to school districts and non-public schools for such purpose.
Last Action: held for consideration in education
Last Action Date: April 27, 2022
Title: Relates to prohibiting firearms as prizes in any game of chance.
Description: Relates to prohibiting firearms as prizes in any game of chance.
Last Action: referred to racing and wagering
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Provides taxpayer gifts for gun violence research; requires the tax commission to include space on the personal income tax return to enable a taxpayer to make such contribution; establishes the gun violence research fund.
Description: Provides taxpayer gifts for gun violence research; requires the tax commission to include space on the personal income tax return to enable a taxpayer to make such contribution; establishes the gun violence research fund.
Last Action: approval memo.34
Last Action Date: November 8, 2021
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 ways and means
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Restricts the sale of ammunition to only individuals authorized to possess such weapon; creates the no-gun database under the division of criminal justice services.
Description: Restricts the sale of ammunition to only individuals authorized to possess such weapon; creates the no-gun database under the division of criminal justice services.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires gunsmiths and firearms dealers to implement a plan for securing firearms, rifles and shotguns, including those transported in interstate commerce with the following minimum requirements for such security plan: display cases must be locked at all times; firearms, rifles and shotguns must be secured in a locked fireproof safe or vault in the licensed premises or in a similar secured and locked area; and ammunition must be stored and secured separately from the firearms, rifles and shotguns, and out of reach of the customers.
Description: Requires gunsmiths and firearms dealers to implement a plan for securing firearms, rifles and shotguns, including those transported in interstate commerce with the following minimum requirements for such security plan: display cases must be locked at all times; firearms, rifles and shotguns must be secured in a locked fireproof safe or vault in the licensed premises or in a similar secured and locked area; and ammunition must be stored and secured separately from the firearms, rifles and shotguns, and out of reach of the customers.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Establishes that public schools shall prohibit marksmanship and/or shooting programs.
Description: Establishes that public schools shall prohibit marksmanship and/or shooting programs.
Last Action: referred to education
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Establishes domestic abuse offenses for assaults upon spouses, former spouses, fellow parents of a child in common and domestic partners; provides for issuance of a special information for domestic abuse in the first degree requiring a predicate criminal conviction; designates such domestic abuse offenses as family offenses for purposes of the criminal procedure law and the family court act.
Description: Establishes domestic abuse offenses for assaults upon spouses, former spouses, fellow parents of a child in common and domestic partners; provides for issuance of a special information for domestic abuse in the first degree requiring a predicate criminal conviction; designates such domestic abuse offenses as family offenses for purposes of the criminal procedure law and the family court act.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires all law enforcement to report information regarding certain firearms to the National Crime Information Center; requires law enforcement to test-fire seized firearms and submit the resulting ballistics information to the National Integrated Ballistic Identification Network and to also submit to the National Integrated Ballistic Identification Network ballistics information regarding spent shell casings found at crime scenes.
Description: Requires all law enforcement to report information regarding certain firearms to the National Crime Information Center; requires law enforcement to test-fire seized firearms and submit the resulting ballistics information to the National Integrated Ballistic Identification Network and to also submit to the National Integrated Ballistic Identification Network ballistics information regarding spent shell casings found at crime scenes.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Limits the application of the "safe act" to the counties of Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York and Bronx.
Description: Limits the application of the "safe act" to the counties of Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York and Bronx.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Relates to unfinished frames and receivers; establishes the crime of criminal sale of an unfinished frame or receiver.
Description: Relates to unfinished frames and receivers; establishes the crime of criminal sale of an unfinished frame or receiver.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Enacts the "Scott J. Beigel unfinished receiver act"; relates to unfinished frames or receivers; establishes the crimes of criminal sale of an unfinished frame or receiver in the first and second degrees as class D and E felonies, respectively.
Description: Enacts the "Scott J. Beigel unfinished receiver act"; relates to unfinished frames or receivers; establishes the crimes of criminal sale of an unfinished frame or receiver in the first and second degrees as class D and E felonies, respectively.
Last Action: substituted by s13a
Last Action Date: June 7, 2021
Title: Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2021-2022 state fiscal year; relates to various criminal justice and public safety programs (Part A); relates to the administration of certain grant funds to and by the office for the prevention of domestic violence (Part B); provides for compliance with executive order two hundred three (Part L); relates to the closure of correctional facilities (Part M); extends the authorization of the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part P); enacts the "New York Medical Supplies Act" (Part BB); relates to bonds, notes, and revenues (Part RR); relates to the procurement process and procurement contracts (Part SS); provides for compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of members of the agency police services unit; implements an agreement or interest arbitration award between the state and the employee organization representing the members of the agency police services unit; makes an appropriation for the purpose of effectuating certain provisions thereof (Part VV); authorizes an exemption for class one capital improvements to residential buildings and certain new construction in a special assessing unit that is not a city (Part WW); relates to funding of local government entities by the urban development corporation, and to the effectiveness of such provisions related to certain local governments (Part XX); extends the authorization of provisions regarding procurements by the New York city transit authority and metropolitan transportation authority (Part YY); establishes a deer hunting pilot program (Part ZZ); authorizes the grant of certain easements to Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC on a proportion of real property within the Farmersville State Forest, Swift Hill State Forest, and Lost Nation State Forest (Part AAA); makes technical amendments related to the office of renewable energy siting; establishes the farmland protection working group (Part BBB); relates to infrastructure projects relating to clean vehicle projects (Part CCC); relates to the clean energy resources development and incentives program (Part DDD).
Description: Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2021-2022 state fiscal year; relates to various criminal justice and public safety programs (Part A); relates to the administration of certain grant funds to and by the office for the prevention of domestic violence (Part B); provides for compliance with executive order two hundred three (Part L); relates to the closure of correctional facilities (Part M); extends the authorization of the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part P); enacts the "New York Medical Supplies Act" (Part BB); relates to bonds, notes, and revenues (Part RR); relates to the procurement process and procurement contracts (Part SS); provides for compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of members of the agency police services unit; implements an agreement or interest arbitration award between the state and the employee organization representing the members of the agency police services unit; makes an appropriation for the purpose of effectuating certain provisions thereof (Part VV); authorizes an exemption for class one capital improvements to residential buildings and certain new construction in a special assessing unit that is not a city (Part WW); relates to funding of local government entities by the urban development corporation, and to the effectiveness of such provisions related to certain local governments (Part XX); extends the authorization of provisions regarding procurements by the New York city transit authority and metropolitan transportation authority (Part YY); establishes a deer hunting pilot program (Part ZZ); authorizes the grant of certain easements to Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC on a proportion of real property within the Farmersville State Forest, Swift Hill State Forest, and Lost Nation State Forest (Part AAA); makes technical amendments related to the office of renewable energy siting; establishes the farmland protection working group (Part BBB); relates to infrastructure projects relating to clean vehicle projects (Part CCC); relates to the clean energy resources development and incentives program (Part DDD).
Last Action: signed chap.55
Last Action Date: April 19, 2021
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to allowing the possession and sale of electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns for self-defense; adds such weapons in the definition of obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device.
Description: Relates to allowing the possession and sale of electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns for self-defense; adds such weapons in the definition of obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Requires that no applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved, distributed or used in any capacity if they contain an explicit written warning regarding ownership or use of a firearm.
Description: Requires that no applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved, distributed or used in any capacity if they contain an explicit written warning regarding ownership or use of a firearm.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 25, 2022
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: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 25, 2022
Title: Grants dealers in firearms access to the New York Statewide Police Information Network to allow law enforcement the opportunity to question persons that attempt to sell stolen firearms.
Description: Grants dealers in firearms access to the New York Statewide Police Information Network to allow law enforcement the opportunity to question persons that attempt to sell stolen firearms.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 3, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Requires a purchaser of any firearm, rifle or shotgun to submit to a mental health evaluation and provide the seller with his or her approval to purchase such firearm.
Description: Requires a purchaser of any firearm, rifle or shotgun to submit to a mental health evaluation and provide the seller with his or her approval to purchase such firearm.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Relates to adding St. Lawrence county sheriff as an additional firearms licensing officer as well as judges or justices of a court of record having an office in the county of St. Lawrence.
Description: Relates to adding St. Lawrence county sheriff as an additional firearms licensing officer as well as judges or justices of a court of record having an office in the county of St. Lawrence.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Authorizes children 10 years of age or older to load and fire a rifle, shotgun or pistol at a shooting range while under the supervision of a qualified person; increases from 18 to 21 years of age the minimum age of a person who may be designated in writing by the parent or guardian of a child to supervise such child while he or she is shooting.
Description: Authorizes children 10 years of age or older to load and fire a rifle, shotgun or pistol at a shooting range while under the supervision of a qualified person; increases from 18 to 21 years of age the minimum age of a person who may be designated in writing by the parent or guardian of a child to supervise such child while he or she is shooting.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to the definition of an assault weapon.
Description: Relates to the definition of an assault weapon.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Relates to pistol permit applications for military personnel; requires the licensing officer to act on an application for any member of the active or reserve component of the armed forces within 90 days of presentment.
Description: Relates to pistol permit applications for military personnel; requires the licensing officer to act on an application for any member of the active or reserve component of the armed forces within 90 days of presentment.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to designating every government entity which issues licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms as participating agencies for voter registration form distribution and assistance.
Description: Relates to designating every government entity which issues licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms as participating agencies for voter registration form distribution and assistance.
Last Action: held for consideration in election law
Last Action Date: April 26, 2022
Title: Makes it a class B violent felony to fire a gun into a crowded space with the intent to harm or absent the intent to harm when such an act creates a great risk of death to one or more people within the crowded space; establishes the crime of criminal use of weapons; firing into a crowded space.
Description: Makes it a class B violent felony to fire a gun into a crowded space with the intent to harm or absent the intent to harm when such an act creates a great risk of death to one or more people within the crowded space; establishes the crime of criminal use of weapons; firing into a crowded space.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 25, 2022
Title: Removes ammunition capacity set forth in the NY SAFE ACT of 2013; repeals certain provisions relating to the unlawful possession of ammunition or ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Removes ammunition capacity set forth in the NY SAFE ACT of 2013; repeals certain provisions relating to the unlawful possession of ammunition or ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: April 25, 2022
Title: Authorizes amendments to a license to carry or possess a firearm to be made by the filing officers or county clerk of each county, unless otherwise specified through resolution of the county's legislative body.
Description: Authorizes amendments to a license to carry or possess a firearm to be made by the filing officers or county clerk of each county, unless otherwise specified through resolution of the county's legislative body.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 3, 2022
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: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 25, 2022
Title: Authorizes the trustees or board of education of any school district to employ retired former members of police or sheriff's departments as special security officers for such school district upon approval by the department of education; grants such officers peace officer status.
Description: Authorizes the trustees or board of education of any school district to employ retired former members of police or sheriff's departments as special security officers for such school district upon approval by the department of education; grants such officers peace officer status.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 3, 2022
Title: Relates to establishing a database of denied firearms purchase and transfer applications, establishing a victim notification system and exemptions from public inspection and copying under the freedom of information law.
Description: Relates to establishing a database of denied firearms purchase and transfer applications, establishing a victim notification system and exemptions from public inspection and copying under the freedom of information law.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to prohibiting police officers from carrying or using a firearm during any phase of the officer's official duties unless the officer has satisfactorily completed a course of training that meets or exceeds the minimum standards established by the municipal police training council.
Description: Relates to prohibiting police officers from carrying or using a firearm during any phase of the officer's official duties unless the officer has satisfactorily completed a course of training that meets or exceeds the minimum standards established by the municipal police training council.
Last Action: referred to ways and means
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Authorizes, in the county of Chautauqua, the possession of a pistol or revolver while attending a firearms familiarity, safety, loading and firing course conducted by a law enforcement agency.
Description: Authorizes, in the county of Chautauqua, the possession of a pistol or revolver while attending a firearms familiarity, safety, loading and firing course conducted by a law enforcement agency.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 3, 2022
Title: Relates to establishing the civil rights restoration act; amends provisions regarding firearm licenses and destruction of firearms; exempts certain individuals from providing photographs in order to obtain a firearm license; expands the definition of immediate family.
Description: Relates to establishing the civil rights restoration act; amends provisions regarding firearm licenses and destruction of firearms; exempts certain individuals from providing photographs in order to obtain a firearm license; expands the definition of immediate family.
Last Action: referred to judiciary
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Provides that the department of transportation shall not prohibit concealed carry firearms at state rest and parking areas and scenic overlooks by persons with a valid permit to carry concealed.
Description: Provides that the department of transportation shall not prohibit concealed carry firearms at state rest and parking areas and scenic overlooks by persons with a valid permit to carry concealed.
Last Action: referred to transportation
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Description: Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than one hundred twenty hours when responding to reports of family violence.
Description: Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than one hundred twenty hours when responding to reports of family violence.
Last Action: advanced to third reading cal.595
Last Action Date: May 5, 2022
Title: Imposes civil penalties for the improper disposition of a firearm.
Description: Imposes civil penalties for the improper disposition of a firearm.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: September 15, 2021
Title: Relates to the purchase of firearms, rifles and shotguns.
Description: Relates to the purchase of firearms, rifles and shotguns.
Last Action: substituted by s5000b
Last Action Date: June 8, 2021
Title: Authorizes the possession and use of a single shot .22 caliber rifle by a person eleven years of age while supervised at an indoor or outdoor shooting range.
Description: Authorizes the possession and use of a single shot .22 caliber rifle by a person eleven years of age while supervised at an indoor or outdoor shooting range.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 25, 2022
Title: Prohibits individuals adjudicated as youthful offenders for any offense listed under article one hundred twenty-five of the penal law, from possessing firearms, rifles and shotguns.
Description: Prohibits individuals adjudicated as youthful offenders for any offense listed under article one hundred twenty-five of the penal law, from possessing firearms, rifles and shotguns.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 25, 2022
Title: Relates to licenses to carry and possess firearms for police officers; authorizes police officers to apply for a firearms license that is valid throughout the state.
Description: Relates to licenses to carry and possess firearms for police officers; authorizes police officers to apply for a firearms license that is valid throughout the state.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to the dangers to the safety and health of the public caused by the sale, manufacturing, importing and marketing of firearms and whether such activity constitutes a public nuisance.
Description: Relates to the dangers to the safety and health of the public caused by the sale, manufacturing, importing and marketing of firearms and whether such activity constitutes a public nuisance.
Last Action: substituted by s7196
Last Action Date: June 8, 2021
Title: Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports beginning October 1, 2021, providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York.
Description: Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports beginning October 1, 2021, providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York.
Last Action: substituted by s1251
Last Action Date: June 8, 2021
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: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: February 8, 2022
Title: Creates a firearm violence research institute and a firearm violence research fund.
Description: Creates a firearm violence research institute and a firearm violence research fund.
Last Action: substituted by s2981
Last Action Date: June 8, 2021
Title: Prohibits firearms in polling places; establishes the crime of criminal possession of a weapon in a polling; makes it a class E felony to possess a rifle, shotgun, or firearm in or within 100 feet of a polling place on the day of a primary, special or general election or while early voting is in progress.
Description: Prohibits firearms in polling places; establishes the crime of criminal possession of a weapon in a polling; makes it a class E felony to possess a rifle, shotgun, or firearm in or within 100 feet of a polling place on the day of a primary, special or general election or while early voting is in progress.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to establishing additional requirements to purchase a firearm, shotgun or rifle; requires a person to apply for a hunting license prior to the purchase of a shotgun or rifle; establishes additional requirements for all firearms, shotguns and rifles including taking a five hour gun safety course and exam, passing a shooting range test with 90% accuracy, providing notarized proof of a passed drug test and mental health evaluation, providing proof of purchase of firearm and ammunition safe storage depositories and passing a criminal background check.
Description: Relates to establishing additional requirements to purchase a firearm, shotgun or rifle; requires a person to apply for a hunting license prior to the purchase of a shotgun or rifle; establishes additional requirements for all firearms, shotguns and rifles including taking a five hour gun safety course and exam, passing a shooting range test with 90% accuracy, providing notarized proof of a passed drug test and mental health evaluation, providing proof of purchase of firearm and ammunition safe storage depositories and passing a criminal background check.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires semiautomatic pistols sold in this state be verified as a microstamping-enabled pistol; establishes fines for violations of this requirement; requires the division of criminal justice services to certify the viability of microstamping-enabled pistols.
Description: Requires semiautomatic pistols sold in this state be verified as a microstamping-enabled pistol; establishes fines for violations of this requirement; requires the division of criminal justice services to certify the viability of microstamping-enabled pistols.
Last Action: signed chap.205
Last Action Date: June 6, 2022
Title: Provides that the legislative body of the county of Westchester shall fix the fee to be charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver and provide for the disposition of such fees.
Description: Provides that the legislative body of the county of Westchester shall fix the fee to be charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver and provide for the disposition of such fees.
Last Action: reported referred to rules
Last Action Date: May 23, 2022
Title: Authorizes the court to order the search and seizure of firearms in connection with an order of protection where the party against whom the order is issued refuses to surrender such firearms.
Description: Authorizes the court to order the search and seizure of firearms in connection with an order of protection where the party against whom the order is issued refuses to surrender such firearms.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: February 8, 2022
Title: Requires the court to order the search for and immediate seizure of firearms, rifles, or shotguns when a defendant willfully refuses to surrender such firearms, rifles or shotguns.
Description: Requires the court to order the search for and immediate seizure of firearms, rifles, or shotguns when a defendant willfully refuses to surrender such firearms, rifles or shotguns.
Last Action: substituted by s6363a
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
Title: Requires the court to inquire of the defendant and the prosecutor as to the existence and location of any firearm, rifle or shotgun reasonably believed to be owned or possessed by the defendant, and the prosecutor will make reasonable efforts to obtain such information regarding the same and present it to the court.
Description: Requires the court to inquire of the defendant and the prosecutor as to the existence and location of any firearm, rifle or shotgun reasonably believed to be owned or possessed by the defendant, and the prosecutor will make reasonable efforts to obtain such information regarding the same and present it to the court.
Last Action: substituted by s6443b
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
Title: Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain a database of information relating to the sale or use of microstamped guns in the state and to promulgate regulations regarding the provision of information pertaining to the sale, delivery or use of such guns within the state.
Description: Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain a database of information relating to the sale or use of microstamped guns in the state and to promulgate regulations regarding the provision of information pertaining to the sale, delivery or use of such guns within the state.
Last Action: referred to correction
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Provides for the posting of firearm signage in areas in which the rate of gun violence is above the national average.
Description: Provides for the posting of firearm signage in areas in which the rate of gun violence is above the national average.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires individuals to complete a five-hour firearm, rifle, and shotgun safety course before purchasing a firearm, rifle, shotgun, or ammunition therefor; directs the commissioner of criminal justice services to develop such safety course.
Description: Requires individuals to complete a five-hour firearm, rifle, and shotgun safety course before purchasing a firearm, rifle, shotgun, or ammunition therefor; directs the commissioner of criminal justice services to develop such safety course.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Includes certain violations involving the use of a machine-gun, firearm silencer, firearm, rifle, shotgun, disguised gun, ghost gun or assault weapon as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail.
Description: Includes certain violations involving the use of a machine-gun, firearm silencer, firearm, rifle, shotgun, disguised gun, ghost gun or assault weapon as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail.
Last Action: print number 8309a
Last Action Date: April 5, 2022
Title: Relates to a firearms safety course certificate for license applications made outside of the city of New York.
Description: Relates to a firearms safety course certificate for license applications made outside of the city of New York.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Prohibits the possession and use of live ammunition at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility; requires all persons employed or present at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility to receive proper training on the safe use, handling, storage and transportation of firearms.
Description: Prohibits the possession and use of live ammunition at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility; requires all persons employed or present at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility to receive proper training on the safe use, handling, storage and transportation of firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Prohibits firearms in certain locations, including but not limited to all forms of public transportation, large gatherings, and food and drink establishments.
Description: Prohibits firearms in certain locations, including but not limited to all forms of public transportation, large gatherings, and food and drink establishments.
Last Action: enacting clause stricken
Last Action Date: March 1, 2022
Title: Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York.
Description: Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York.
Last Action: substituted by s7760
Last Action Date: February 1, 2022
Title: Amends the definition of a "disguised gun" to include any firearms designed and intended to appear to be a toy gun.
Description: Amends the definition of a "disguised gun" to include any firearms designed and intended to appear to be a toy gun.
Last Action: substituted by s7796
Last Action Date: February 1, 2022
Title: Amends the "Scott J. Beigel unfinished receiver act" relating to the sale or possession of unserialized frames or receivers.
Description: Amends the "Scott J. Beigel unfinished receiver act" relating to the sale or possession of unserialized frames or receivers.
Last Action: substituted by s7736
Last Action Date: January 20, 2022
Title: Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; requires any person licensed as a gunsmith or a dealer in firearms to register with the division of criminal justice services any unserialized firearm, rifle or shotgun, finished frame or receiver, or unfinished frame or receiver.
Description: Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; requires any person licensed as a gunsmith or a dealer in firearms to register with the division of criminal justice services any unserialized firearm, rifle or shotgun, finished frame or receiver, or unfinished frame or receiver.
Last Action: substituted by s7705
Last Action Date: January 20, 2022
Title: Replaces the word gun with firearm in regards to the firearm violence research fund.
Description: Replaces the word gun with firearm in regards to the firearm violence research fund.
Last Action: substituted by s7844
Last Action Date: February 14, 2022
Title: Relates to the firearm violence research institute; makes technical changes to the institute's procedures, goals and activities.
Description: Relates to the firearm violence research institute; makes technical changes to the institute's procedures, goals and activities.
Last Action: substituted by s7716
Last Action Date: February 14, 2022
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 19, 2022
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 19, 2022
Title: Reduces the number of firearms sold as an element of criminal sale in the first and second degrees; provides that possession of three of more firearms is presumptive evidence of intent to sell.
Description: Reduces the number of firearms sold as an element of criminal sale in the first and second degrees; provides that possession of three of more firearms is presumptive evidence of intent to sell.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: January 31, 2022
Title: Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: print number 9139a
Last Action Date: March 14, 2022
Title: Relates to the purchase of firearms, rifles and shotguns and to the reporting of firearms seized or recovered by law enforcement.
Description: Relates to the purchase of firearms, rifles and shotguns and to the reporting of firearms seized or recovered by law enforcement.
Last Action:
Last Action Date: April 29, 2021
Title: Allows courts to hold a pre-trial community safety and well-being hearing.
Description: Allows courts to hold a pre-trial community safety and well-being hearing.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: February 9, 2022
Title: Classifies criminal possession of a firearm from a class E felony to a class D felony.
Description: Classifies criminal possession of a firearm from a class E felony to a class D felony.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: May 3, 2022
Title: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the firearm violence intervention fund to help victims of and witnesses to violence.
Description: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the firearm violence intervention fund to help victims of and witnesses to violence.
Last Action: print number 9563a
Last Action Date: June 13, 2022
Title: Establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime which is a class E felony.
Description: Establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime which is a class E felony.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: March 16, 2022
Title: Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel.
Description: Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel.
Last Action: held for consideration in codes
Last Action Date: April 25, 2022
Title: Relates to expenses borne by counties outside of the city of New York for the issuance and maintenance of record books utilized by authorized gunsmiths in the sale and disposition of firearms in the state.
Description: Relates to expenses borne by counties outside of the city of New York for the issuance and maintenance of record books utilized by authorized gunsmiths in the sale and disposition of firearms in the state.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: March 28, 2022
Title: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition; establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; establishes the ammunition coding system database fund.
Description: Establishes a statewide database to maintain and track coded ammunition; establishes penalties for individuals who violate such provisions; establishes the ammunition coding system database fund.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: March 28, 2022
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: referred to governmental operations
Last Action Date: April 19, 2022
Title: Expands the definition of immediate family to include parents, step-parents, 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 parents, step-parents, siblings, grandparents and grandchildren as such term relates to the sale or disposal of certain firearms.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: April 19, 2022
Title: Increases the penalty for a person convicted of a felony or serious offense for possessing a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Description: Increases the penalty for a person convicted of a felony or serious offense for possessing a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: April 19, 2022
Title: Directs the office of information technology services to establish a gun violence alert system to be added to the emergency alert notification system, known as alert.ny.gov or NY-Alert to provide real-time warnings and emergency information pertaining to gun violence to citizens of New York State.
Description: Directs the office of information technology services to establish a gun violence alert system to be added to the emergency alert notification system, known as alert.ny.gov or NY-Alert to provide real-time warnings and emergency information pertaining to gun violence to citizens of New York State.
Last Action: referred to governmental operations
Last Action Date: May 13, 2022
Title: Relates to the definition of large capacity ammunition feeding device for purposes of the offense of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
Description: Relates to the definition of large capacity ammunition feeding device for purposes of the offense of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
Last Action: substituted by s9229a
Last Action Date: June 2, 2022
Title: Authorizes the filing of an application for an extreme risk protection order by a licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, registered nurse, licensed clinical social worker, certified clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, registerered professional nurse, licensed master social worker or licensed mental health counselor ho has examined the person against whom the order is sought.
Description: Authorizes the filing of an application for an extreme risk protection order by a licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, registered nurse, licensed clinical social worker, certified clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, registerered professional nurse, licensed master social worker or licensed mental health counselor ho has examined the person against whom the order is sought.
Last Action: substituted by s9113a
Last Action Date: June 2, 2022
Title: Relates to the purchase or taking possession of a semiautomatic rifle; requires a license to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle; establishes the crimes of criminal purchase of a semiautomatic rifle and criminal sale of a semiautomatic rifle; requires recertification of licenses to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle every five years.
Description: Relates to the purchase or taking possession of a semiautomatic rifle; requires a license to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle; establishes the crimes of criminal purchase of a semiautomatic rifle and criminal sale of a semiautomatic rifle; requires recertification of licenses to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle every five years.
Last Action: substituted by s9458
Last Action Date: June 2, 2022
Title: Relates to defining firearm; provides that the term firearm shall also include any other weapon that is not otherwise defined containing any component that provides housing or a structure designed to hold or integrate any fire control component that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of explosive.
Description: Relates to defining firearm; provides that the term firearm shall also include any other weapon that is not otherwise defined containing any component that provides housing or a structure designed to hold or integrate any fire control component that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of explosive.
Last Action: substituted by s9456
Last Action Date: June 2, 2022
Title: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishes the gun violence impact fund; authorizes the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund.
Description: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishes the gun violence impact fund; authorizes the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund.
Last Action: referred to ways and means
Last Action Date: May 31, 2022
Title: Creates a private right of action for any person against any person who, within this state, manufactures or causes to be manufactured, distributes, transports, or imports into the state, or causes to be distributed or transported or imported into the state, keeps for sale or offers or exposes for sale, or gives or lends any firearm lacking a serial number required by law, assault weapon, .50 BMG rifle, or firearm precursor part, subject to certain exceptions; specifies that the provisions are inoperative upon invalidation of a specified law in Texas; relates to the liability of a person who challenges a firearm restriction in court.
Description: Creates a private right of action for any person against any person who, within this state, manufactures or causes to be manufactured, distributes, transports, or imports into the state, or causes to be distributed or transported or imported into the state, keeps for sale or offers or exposes for sale, or gives or lends any firearm lacking a serial number required by law, assault weapon, .50 BMG rifle, or firearm precursor part, subject to certain exceptions; specifies that the provisions are inoperative upon invalidation of a specified law in Texas; relates to the liability of a person who challenges a firearm restriction in court.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Requires firearms, rifles and shotguns to be manufactured or modified to be permanently incompatible with a rapid-fire modification device; requires manufacturers of such weapons to make such modifications to existing weapons at no cost to owners and dealers; gives owners one year to obtain compliance.
Description: Requires firearms, rifles and shotguns to be manufactured or modified to be permanently incompatible with a rapid-fire modification device; requires manufacturers of such weapons to make such modifications to existing weapons at no cost to owners and dealers; gives owners one year to obtain compliance.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Provides that a police officer shall file an application, which shall be sworn, and accompanying supporting documentation, setting forth the facts and circumstances justifying the issuance of an extreme risk protection order.
Description: Provides that a police officer shall file an application, which shall be sworn, and accompanying supporting documentation, setting forth the facts and circumstances justifying the issuance of an extreme risk protection order.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Creates a civil cause of action for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of assault weapons or ghost guns within the state; aiding and abetting such manufacture, sale or distribution; or intending to aid and abet in such manufacture, sale or distribution; provides for a civil remedy of ten thousand dollars per violation.
Description: Creates a civil cause of action for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of assault weapons or ghost guns within the state; aiding and abetting such manufacture, sale or distribution; or intending to aid and abet in such manufacture, sale or distribution; provides for a civil remedy of ten thousand dollars per violation.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Provides that possession and use of a firearm in certain locations under the supervision, guidance and instruction of a qualified firearms instructor shall not be a crime.
Description: Provides that possession and use of a firearm in certain locations under the supervision, guidance and instruction of a qualified firearms instructor shall not be a crime.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Provides that it shall be unlawful to disseminate or publish files or instructions for the digital manufacture of a firearm or components.
Description: Provides that it shall be unlawful to disseminate or publish files or instructions for the digital manufacture of a firearm or components.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Relates to the regulation of municipal shooting ranges, including limiting the hours of operation and addressing noise pollution; directs the department of health to conduct a study describing the contaminants and other pollutants in the ground and water bodies adjacent to certain shooting ranges.
Description: Relates to the regulation of municipal shooting ranges, including limiting the hours of operation and addressing noise pollution; directs the department of health to conduct a study describing the contaminants and other pollutants in the ground and water bodies adjacent to certain shooting ranges.
Last Action: referred to local governments
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Requires a forty hour firearm safety course for a license to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm; makes certain exceptions for certain individuals.
Description: Requires a forty hour firearm safety course for a license to carry, possess, repair or dispose of a firearm; makes certain exceptions for certain individuals.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Requires written documentation of a mental health examination completed by a physician, psychologist or social worker licensed in this state that supports that a person is competent and not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety prior to issuing a license to carry a firearm to such person.
Description: Requires written documentation of a mental health examination completed by a physician, psychologist or social worker licensed in this state that supports that a person is competent and not likely to act in a manner dangerous to public safety prior to issuing a license to carry a firearm to such person.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Provides that it shall be a class E felony to possess a rifle, shotgun, or firearm in a sensitive place; defines sensitive place.
Description: Provides that it shall be a class E felony to possess a rifle, shotgun, or firearm in a sensitive place; defines sensitive place.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Requires the state police to conduct a background check upon each application for renewal of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver.
Description: Requires the state police to conduct a background check upon each application for renewal of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: July 6, 2022
Title: Prohibits firearms in certain locations, including but not limited to all forms of public transportation, large gatherings, and food and drink establishments.
Description: Prohibits firearms in certain locations, including but not limited to all forms of public transportation, large gatherings, and food and drink establishments.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: August 12, 2022
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: August 12, 2022
Title: Requires training on how to identify illegal purchasers of firearms for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state; directs the state police to implement such program; makes related provisions.
Description: Requires training on how to identify illegal purchasers of firearms for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state; directs the state police to implement such program; makes related provisions.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: September 9, 2022
Title: Authorizes the possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle in certain sport shooting and target practice facilities; provides that current restrictions on possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle shall not include otherwise lawful possession for the purpose of participating in shooting sports, including practice and competition.
Description: Authorizes the possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle in certain sport shooting and target practice facilities; provides that current restrictions on possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle shall not include otherwise lawful possession for the purpose of participating in shooting sports, including practice and competition.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: September 9, 2022
Title: Allows persons participating in certain formal ceremonies to possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun, provided that such person has received prior approval from the municipality or other appropriate entity.
Description: Allows persons participating in certain formal ceremonies to possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun, provided that such person has received prior approval from the municipality or other appropriate entity.
Last Action: referred to codes
Last Action Date: September 16, 2022
Title: Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.
Description: Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.
Last Action: substituted by s51001
Last Action Date: July 1, 2022
Title: Enacts the "Scott J. Beigel unfinished receiver act"; relates to unfinished frames or receivers; establishes the crimes of criminal sale of an unfinished frame or receiver in the first and second degrees as class D and E felonies, respectively.
Description: Enacts the "Scott J. Beigel unfinished receiver act"; relates to unfinished frames or receivers; establishes the crimes of criminal sale of an unfinished frame or receiver in the first and second degrees as class D and E felonies, respectively.
Last Action: APPROVAL MEMO.27
Last Action Date: October 28, 2021
Title: Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; requires gunsmiths to register and serialize firearms, rifles, shotguns, and unfinished frames or receivers they assemble.
Description: Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; requires gunsmiths to register and serialize firearms, rifles, shotguns, and unfinished frames or receivers they assemble.
Last Action: APPROVAL MEMO.28
Last Action Date: October 28, 2021
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: COMMITTED TO RULES
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
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 affairs and protection
Last Action Date: April 27, 2022
Title: Restricts the sale of ammunition to only individuals authorized to possess such weapon; creates the no-gun database under the division of criminal justice services.
Description: Restricts the sale of ammunition to only individuals authorized to possess such weapon; creates the no-gun database under the division of criminal justice services.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 5, 2021, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in the State of New York
Description: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 5, 2021, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in the State of New York
Last Action: ADOPTED
Last Action Date: January 12, 2021
Title: Honoring Nancy Johns-Price upon the occasion of her retirement after more than 36 years of distinguished service to the City of Rochester and County of Monroe
Description: Honoring Nancy Johns-Price upon the occasion of her retirement after more than 36 years of distinguished service to the City of Rochester and County of Monroe
Last Action: ADOPTED
Last Action Date: February 9, 2021
Title: Relates to limiting ammunition for assault weapons to two times the capacity of an authorized weapon over a one hundred twenty day period.
Description: Relates to limiting ammunition for assault weapons to two times the capacity of an authorized weapon over a one hundred twenty day period.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Establishes the offense of unlawful possession of firearms by persons under twenty-one.
Description: Establishes the offense of unlawful possession of firearms by persons under twenty-one.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Clarifies the definition of imitation weapon.
Description: Clarifies the definition of imitation weapon.
Last Action: APPROVAL MEMO.15
Last Action Date: August 16, 2022
Title: Prohibits the advertisement of firearms as combat weapons; exempts the advertisement of such rifles, shotguns, or firearms for the purposes of recreation, hunting, self-defense or other legal uses of such firearms.
Description: Prohibits the advertisement of firearms as combat weapons; exempts the advertisement of such rifles, shotguns, or firearms for the purposes of recreation, hunting, self-defense or other legal uses of such firearms.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: July 22, 2022
Title: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2021, as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the State of New York
Description: Memorializing Governor Andrew M. Cuomo to proclaim June 2021, as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the State of New York
Last Action: ADOPTED
Last Action Date: June 2, 2021
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 6, 2021
Title: Relates to the dangers to the safety and health of the public caused by the sale, manufacturing, importing and marketing of firearms and whether such activity constitutes a public nuisance.
Description: Relates to the dangers to the safety and health of the public caused by the sale, manufacturing, importing and marketing of firearms and whether such activity constitutes a public nuisance.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: PRINT NUMBER 1075A
Last Action Date: January 19, 2022
Title: Directs the division of criminal justice services to develop information on the safe storage of firearms to be provided to parents of school children.
Description: Directs the division of criminal justice services to develop information on the safe storage of firearms to be provided to parents of school children.
Last Action: REFERRED TO EDUCATION
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: COMMITTED TO RULES
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
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 CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 1235A
Last Action Date: March 3, 2022
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.
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.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports beginning October 1, 2021, providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York.
Description: Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports beginning October 1, 2021, providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York.
Last Action: APPROVAL MEMO.125
Last Action Date: December 22, 2021
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 1-7, 2022, as Gun Violence Survivors Week in the State of New York
Description: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim February 1-7, 2022, as Gun Violence Survivors Week in the State of New York
Last Action: ADOPTED
Last Action Date: January 11, 2022
Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 3, 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in the State of New York
Description: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 3, 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Day in the State of New York
Last Action: ADOPTED
Last Action Date: January 11, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Requires a purchaser of any firearm, rifle or shotgun to submit to a mental health evaluation and provide the seller with his or her approval to purchase such firearm.
Description: Requires a purchaser of any firearm, rifle or shotgun to submit to a mental health evaluation and provide the seller with his or her approval to purchase such firearm.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 provisions of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices; repeals provisions 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 provisions of law prohibiting the possession of certain large capacity ammunition feeding devices; repeals provisions relating to certain requirements for the sellers of ammunition.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Expands the definition of immediate family to include parents, step-parents, 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 parents, step-parents, 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 5, 2022
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to increasing the penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the second degree and criminal use of a firearm in the first degree; provides that criminal use of a firearm in the second degree is a class B felony and criminal use of a firearm in the first degree is a class A felony.
Description: Relates to increasing the penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the second degree and criminal use of a firearm in the first degree; provides that criminal use of a firearm in the second degree is a class B felony and criminal use of a firearm in the first degree is a class A felony.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Relates to the definition of an assault weapon.
Description: Relates to the definition of an assault weapon.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 BUDGET AND REVENUE
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Requires credit card, debit card, or processor service companies to allow for the purchase of firearms and firearm ammunition with such services.
Description: Requires credit card, debit card, or processor service companies to allow for the purchase of firearms and firearm ammunition with such services.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to revocation or suspension of a license to carry or possess a firearm.
Description: Relates to revocation or suspension of a license to carry or possess a firearm.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to adding St. Lawrence county sheriff as an additional firearms licensing officer as well as judges or justices of a court of record having an office in the county of St. Lawrence.
Description: Relates to adding St. Lawrence county sheriff as an additional firearms licensing officer as well as judges or justices of a court of record having an office in the county of St. Lawrence.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires five public hearings to be conducted by the senate and assembly codes committees prior to the passage of any legislation relating to gun control.
Description: Requires five public hearings to be conducted by the senate and assembly codes committees prior to the passage of any legislation relating to gun control.
Last Action: REFERRED TO INVESTIGATIONS AND GOVERNMENT OPERATIONS
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2021-2022 state fiscal year; relates to various criminal justice and public safety programs (Part A); relates to the administration of certain grant funds to and by the office for the prevention of domestic violence (Part B); provides for compliance with executive order two hundred three (Part L); relates to the closure of correctional facilities (Part M); extends the authorization of the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part P); enacts the "New York Medical Supplies Act" (Part BB); relates to bonds, notes, and revenues (Part RR); relates to the procurement process and procurement contracts (Part SS); provides for compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of members of the agency police services unit; implements an agreement or interest arbitration award between the state and the employee organization representing the members of the agency police services unit; makes an appropriation for the purpose of effectuating certain provisions thereof (Part VV); authorizes an exemption for class one capital improvements to residential buildings and certain new construction in a special assessing unit that is not a city (Part WW); relates to funding of local government entities by the urban development corporation, and to the effectiveness of such provisions related to certain local governments (Part XX); extends the authorization of provisions regarding procurements by the New York city transit authority and metropolitan transportation authority (Part YY); establishes a deer hunting pilot program (Part ZZ); authorizes the grant of certain easements to Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC on a proportion of real property within the Farmersville State Forest, Swift Hill State Forest, and Lost Nation State Forest (Part AAA); makes technical amendments related to the office of renewable energy siting; establishes the farmland protection working group (Part BBB); relates to infrastructure projects relating to clean vehicle projects (Part CCC); relates to the clean energy resources development and incentives program (Part DDD).
Description: Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2021-2022 state fiscal year; relates to various criminal justice and public safety programs (Part A); relates to the administration of certain grant funds to and by the office for the prevention of domestic violence (Part B); provides for compliance with executive order two hundred three (Part L); relates to the closure of correctional facilities (Part M); extends the authorization of the recruitment incentive and retention program for certain active members of the New York army national guard, New York air national guard, and New York naval militia (Part P); enacts the "New York Medical Supplies Act" (Part BB); relates to bonds, notes, and revenues (Part RR); relates to the procurement process and procurement contracts (Part SS); provides for compensation, benefits and other terms and conditions of employment of members of the agency police services unit; implements an agreement or interest arbitration award between the state and the employee organization representing the members of the agency police services unit; makes an appropriation for the purpose of effectuating certain provisions thereof (Part VV); authorizes an exemption for class one capital improvements to residential buildings and certain new construction in a special assessing unit that is not a city (Part WW); relates to funding of local government entities by the urban development corporation, and to the effectiveness of such provisions related to certain local governments (Part XX); extends the authorization of provisions regarding procurements by the New York city transit authority and metropolitan transportation authority (Part YY); establishes a deer hunting pilot program (Part ZZ); authorizes the grant of certain easements to Alle-Catt Wind Energy LLC on a proportion of real property within the Farmersville State Forest, Swift Hill State Forest, and Lost Nation State Forest (Part AAA); makes technical amendments related to the office of renewable energy siting; establishes the farmland protection working group (Part BBB); relates to infrastructure projects relating to clean vehicle projects (Part CCC); relates to the clean energy resources development and incentives program (Part DDD).
Last Action: SUBSTITUTED BY A3005C
Last Action Date: April 6, 2021
Title: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the State of New York
Description: Memorializing Governor Kathy Hochul to proclaim June 2022, as Gun Violence Awareness Month in the State of New York
Last Action: ADOPTED
Last Action Date: May 10, 2022
Title: Relates to persons designated as peace officers and the authority of such peace officers to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm without an appropriate license.
Description: Relates to persons designated as peace officers and the authority of such peace officers to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of a firearm without an appropriate license.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: January 22, 2021
Title: Relates to removing the maximum age limit for firearms instruction exemptions; removes upper age limits of sixteen and twenty-one.
Description: Relates to removing the maximum age limit for firearms instruction exemptions; removes upper age limits of sixteen and twenty-one.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to the point of contact for conducting national instant criminal background checks; authorizes and directs the division of state police to serve as the point of contact for implementation of 18 U.S.C. sec. 922(t); establishes the background check fund.
Description: Relates to the point of contact for conducting national instant criminal background checks; authorizes and directs the division of state police to serve as the point of contact for implementation of 18 U.S.C. sec. 922(t); establishes the background check fund.
Last Action: REFERRED TO FINANCE
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Creates a firearm violence research institute and a firearm violence research fund; makes an appropriation therefor.
Description: Creates a firearm violence research institute and a firearm violence research fund; makes an appropriation therefor.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: December 17, 2021
Title: Creates a firearm violence research institute and a firearm violence research fund.
Description: Creates a firearm violence research institute and a firearm violence research fund.
Last Action: APPROVAL MEMO.35
Last Action Date: November 8, 2021
Title: Relates to establishing additional requirements to purchase a firearm, shotgun or rifle; requires a person to apply for a hunting license prior to the purchase of a shotgun or rifle; establishes additional requirements for all firearms, shotguns and rifles including taking a five hour gun safety course and exam, passing a shooting range test with 90% accuracy, providing notarized proof of a passed drug test and mental health evaluation, providing proof of purchase of firearm and ammunition safe storage depositories and passing a criminal background check.
Description: Relates to establishing additional requirements to purchase a firearm, shotgun or rifle; requires a person to apply for a hunting license prior to the purchase of a shotgun or rifle; establishes additional requirements for all firearms, shotguns and rifles including taking a five hour gun safety course and exam, passing a shooting range test with 90% accuracy, providing notarized proof of a passed drug test and mental health evaluation, providing proof of purchase of firearm and ammunition safe storage depositories and passing a criminal background check.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Removes the prohibition on firearm silencers.
Description: Removes the prohibition on firearm silencers.
Last Action: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: January 5, 2022
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: January 5, 2022
Title: Provides for compensation for injury or death caused by the negligent entrustment of a firearm.
Description: Provides for compensation for injury or death caused by the negligent entrustment of a firearm.
Last Action: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to adding ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions.
Description: Relates to adding ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to security and protection of New York national guard and air national guard recruiting centers; provides that personnel be permitted to carry a firearm.
Description: Relates to security and protection of New York national guard and air national guard recruiting centers; provides that personnel be permitted to carry a firearm.
Last Action: REFERRED TO VETERANS, HOMELAND SECURITY AND MILITARY AFFAIRS
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires that no applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved, distributed or used in any capacity if they contain an explicit written warning regarding ownership or use of a firearm.
Description: Requires that no applications, or the literature given therewith, shall be approved, distributed or used in any capacity if they contain an explicit written warning regarding ownership or use of a firearm.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to designating every government entity which issues licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms as participating agencies for voter registration form distribution and assistance.
Description: Relates to designating every government entity which issues licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms as participating agencies for voter registration form distribution and assistance.
Last Action: REFERRED TO ELECTIONS
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Directs the licensing authority in each county to process firearms license applications for victims of domestic abuse who have been issued an order of protection within 14 days of receiving the application.
Description: Directs the licensing authority in each county to process firearms license applications for victims of domestic abuse who have been issued an order of protection within 14 days of receiving the application.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: January 5, 2022
Title: Limits the application of the "safe act" to the counties of Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York and Bronx.
Description: Limits the application of the "safe act" to the counties of Kings, Queens, Richmond, New York and Bronx.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Allows rifles, shotguns, and firearms on college and university campuses.
Description: Allows rifles, shotguns, and firearms on college and university campuses.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Provides that the department of transportation shall not prohibit concealed carry firearms at state rest and parking areas and scenic overlooks by persons with a valid permit to carry concealed.
Description: Provides that the department of transportation shall not prohibit concealed carry firearms at state rest and parking areas and scenic overlooks by persons with a valid permit to carry concealed.
Last Action: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Description: Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Last Action: RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
Last Action Date: December 15, 2021
Title: Relates to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Description: Relates to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires semiautomatic pistols sold in this state be verified as a microstamping-enabled pistol; establishes fines for violations of this requirement; requires the division of criminal justice services to certify the viability of microstamping-enabled pistols.
Description: Requires semiautomatic pistols sold in this state be verified as a microstamping-enabled pistol; establishes fines for violations of this requirement; requires the division of criminal justice services to certify the viability of microstamping-enabled pistols.
Last Action: SUBSTITUTED BY A7926A
Last Action Date: June 2, 2022
Title: Relates to allowing the possession and sale of electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns for self-defense; adds such weapons in the definition of obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device.
Description: Relates to allowing the possession and sale of electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns for self-defense; adds such weapons in the definition of obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device.
Last Action: COMMITTED TO RULES
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Requires owners of firearms to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars.
Description: Requires owners of firearms to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars.
Last Action: REFERRED TO INSURANCE
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Relates to the purchase of firearms, rifles and shotguns.
Description: Relates to the purchase of firearms, rifles and shotguns.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.236
Last Action Date: July 6, 2021
Title: Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than one hundred twenty hours when responding to reports of family violence.
Description: Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than one hundred twenty hours when responding to reports of family violence.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting and on land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply.
Description: Prohibits the use of lead ammunition in the taking of wildlife on wildlife management areas, state forests, forest preserves, state parks or any other state-owned land that is open for hunting and on land contributing surface water to the New York city water supply.
Last Action: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 BUDGET AND REVENUE
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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.
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.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 5, 2022
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 CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to hunting, fishing and outdoor education in high school physical education courses.
Description: Relates to hunting, fishing and outdoor education in high school physical education courses.
Last Action: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
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: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers.
Description: Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers.
Last Action: REFERRED TO FINANCE
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Authorizes the exchange or transfer of firearms, rifles and shotguns pursuant to a decedent's will and/or probate order; prohibits transfers of large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Description: Authorizes the exchange or transfer of firearms, rifles and shotguns pursuant to a decedent's will and/or probate order; prohibits transfers of large capacity ammunition feeding devices.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Provides taxpayer gifts for gun violence research; requires the tax commission to include space on the personal income tax return to enable a taxpayer to make such contribution; establishes the gun violence research fund.
Description: Provides taxpayer gifts for gun violence research; requires the tax commission to include space on the personal income tax return to enable a taxpayer to make such contribution; establishes the gun violence research fund.
Last Action: SUBSTITUTED BY A2111
Last Action Date: June 10, 2021
Title: Prohibits the possession of weapons by persons under the age of seventeen and eighteen.
Description: Prohibits the possession of weapons by persons under the age of seventeen and eighteen.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires the court to order the search for and immediate seizure of firearms, rifles, or shotguns when a defendant willfully refuses to surrender such firearms, rifles or shotguns.
Description: Requires the court to order the search for and immediate seizure of firearms, rifles, or shotguns when a defendant willfully refuses to surrender such firearms, rifles or shotguns.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.576
Last Action Date: October 18, 2022
Title: Requires the court to inquire of the defendant and the prosecutor as to the existence and location of any firearm, rifle or shotgun reasonably believed to be owned or possessed by the defendant, and the prosecutor will make reasonable efforts to obtain such information regarding the same and present it to the court.
Description: Requires the court to inquire of the defendant and the prosecutor as to the existence and location of any firearm, rifle or shotgun reasonably believed to be owned or possessed by the defendant, and the prosecutor will make reasonable efforts to obtain such information regarding the same and present it to the court.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.577
Last Action Date: October 18, 2022
Title: Provides that the legislative body of the county of Westchester shall fix the fee to be charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver and provide for the disposition of such fees.
Description: Provides that the legislative body of the county of Westchester shall fix the fee to be charged for a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver and provide for the disposition of such fees.
Last Action: referred to ways and means
Last Action Date: May 17, 2022
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 5, 2022
Title: Relates to the dangers to the safety and health of the public caused by the sale, manufacturing, importing and marketing of firearms and whether such activity constitutes a public nuisance.
Description: Relates to the dangers to the safety and health of the public caused by the sale, manufacturing, importing and marketing of firearms and whether such activity constitutes a public nuisance.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.237
Last Action Date: July 6, 2021
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; 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; provides for an affirmative defense if the dealer had a certification from the manufacturer.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Includes certain violations involving the use of a machine-gun, firearm silencer, firearm, rifle, shotgun, disguised gun, ghost gun or assault weapon as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail.
Description: Includes certain violations involving the use of a machine-gun, firearm silencer, firearm, rifle, shotgun, disguised gun, ghost gun or assault weapon as qualifying offenses for the purpose of imposing bail.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain a database of information relating to the sale or use of microstamped guns in the state and to promulgate regulations regarding the provision of information pertaining to the sale, delivery or use of such guns within the state.
Description: Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain a database of information relating to the sale or use of microstamped guns in the state and to promulgate regulations regarding the provision of information pertaining to the sale, delivery or use of such guns within the state.
Last Action: REFERENCE CHANGED TO ENERGY AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Last Action Date: January 6, 2022
Title: Prohibits the possession and use of live ammunition at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility; requires all persons employed or present at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility to receive proper training on the safe use, handling, storage and transportation of firearms.
Description: Prohibits the possession and use of live ammunition at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility; requires all persons employed or present at a film production facility or a qualified film production facility to receive proper training on the safe use, handling, storage and transportation of firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 5, 2022
Title: Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; requires any person licensed as a gunsmith or a dealer in firearms to register with the division of criminal justice services any unserialized firearm, rifle or shotgun, finished frame or receiver, or unfinished frame or receiver.
Description: Criminalizes the sale of ghost guns; requires any person licensed as a gunsmith or a dealer in firearms to register with the division of criminal justice services any unserialized firearm, rifle or shotgun, finished frame or receiver, or unfinished frame or receiver.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.149
Last Action Date: March 18, 2022
Title: Relates to the firearm violence research institute; makes technical changes to the institute's procedures, goals and activities.
Description: Relates to the firearm violence research institute; makes technical changes to the institute's procedures, goals and activities.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.151
Last Action Date: March 18, 2022
Title: Amends the "Scott J. Beigel unfinished receiver act" relating to the sale or possession of unserialized frames or receivers.
Description: Amends the "Scott J. Beigel unfinished receiver act" relating to the sale or possession of unserialized frames or receivers.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.94
Last Action Date: February 24, 2022
Title: Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York.
Description: Requires the division of criminal justice services to publish quarterly reports providing information related to firearms, rifles and shotguns used in the commission of crimes in the state of New York.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.96
Last Action Date: February 24, 2022
Title: Amends the definition of a "disguised gun" to include any firearms designed and intended to appear to be a toy gun.
Description: Amends the definition of a "disguised gun" to include any firearms designed and intended to appear to be a toy gun.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.112
Last Action Date: February 24, 2022
Title: Replaces the word gun with firearm in regards to the firearm violence research fund.
Description: Replaces the word gun with firearm in regards to the firearm violence research fund.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.169
Last Action Date: March 18, 2022
Title: Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Description: Relates to the justified use of physical force; removes requirement that a person facing an imminent physical threat must retreat; provides immunity from civil and criminal liability.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 20, 2022
Title: Provides for a gun violence prevention program in 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 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 25, 2022
Title: Establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime which is a class E felony.
Description: Establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime which is a class E felony.
Last Action: COMMITTED TO RULES
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
Title: Reduces the number of firearms sold as an element of criminal sale in the first and second degrees; provides that possession of three of more firearms is presumptive evidence of intent to sell.
Description: Reduces the number of firearms sold as an element of criminal sale in the first and second degrees; provides that possession of three of more firearms is presumptive evidence of intent to sell.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: January 31, 2022
Title: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the firearm violence intervention fund to help victims of and witnesses to violence.
Description: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the firearm violence intervention fund to help victims of and witnesses to violence.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 8415A
Last Action Date: June 2, 2022
Title: Requires the creation and imposition of restrictive commercial practices and stringent recordkeeping and reporting to prevent gun sales to individuals with a criminal record; 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 individuals with a criminal record; 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: PRINT NUMBER 8780A
Last Action Date: May 24, 2022
Title: Increases the penalty for a person convicted of a felony or serious offense for possessing a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Description: Increases the penalty for a person convicted of a felony or serious offense for possessing a rifle, shotgun, or other long gun from a misdemeanor to a felony.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: April 14, 2022
Title: Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel.
Description: Relates to the unlawful discharge of a loaded firearm toward any police officer, firefighter, corrections officer, peace officer, or emergency medical services personnel.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: April 18, 2022
Title: Provides that possession and use of a firearm in certain locations under the supervision, guidance and instruction of a qualified firearms instructor shall not be a crime.
Description: Provides that possession and use of a firearm in certain locations under the supervision, guidance and instruction of a qualified firearms instructor shall not be a crime.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 2, 2022
Title: Authorizes the filing of an application for an extreme risk protection order by a licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, registered nurse, licensed clinical social worker, certified clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, registerered professional nurse, licensed master social worker or licensed mental health counselor ho has examined the person against whom the order is sought.
Description: Authorizes the filing of an application for an extreme risk protection order by a licensed physician, licensed psychiatrist, licensed psychologist, registered nurse, licensed clinical social worker, certified clinical nurse specialist, certified nurse practitioner, licensed clinical marriage and family therapist, registerered professional nurse, licensed master social worker or licensed mental health counselor ho has examined the person against whom the order is sought.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.208
Last Action Date: June 6, 2022
Title: Relates to RFPs for gun violence reduction; provides that any state agency that issues an RFP relating to gun violence reduction shall establish a coordination plan including all awardees; requires that such coordination plans shall be in a form as prescribed by the department of state; requires that at a minimum, such coordination plan shall help ensure complete coverage of the area for which such RFP is issued and minimize competition between awardees.
Description: Relates to RFPs for gun violence reduction; provides that any state agency that issues an RFP relating to gun violence reduction shall establish a coordination plan including all awardees; requires that such coordination plans shall be in a form as prescribed by the department of state; requires that at a minimum, such coordination plan shall help ensure complete coverage of the area for which such RFP is issued and minimize competition between awardees.
Last Action: REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
Last Action Date: May 11, 2022
Title: Establishes a private cause of action for certain violations regarding machine-guns, assault weapons, disguised guns, ghost guns, and unfinished frames or receivers.
Description: Establishes a private cause of action for certain violations regarding machine-guns, assault weapons, disguised guns, ghost guns, and unfinished frames or receivers.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 12, 2022
Title: Relates to the definition of large capacity ammunition feeding device for purposes of the offense of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
Description: Relates to the definition of large capacity ammunition feeding device for purposes of the offense of criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.209
Last Action Date: June 6, 2022
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: May 12, 2022
Title: Provides that it shall be unlawful to disseminate or publish files or instructions for the digital manufacture of a firearm or components.
Description: Provides that it shall be unlawful to disseminate or publish files or instructions for the digital manufacture of a firearm or components.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: May 16, 2022
Title: Replaces the terms "alien" and "illegal alien" with the terms "noncitizen" and "undocumented noncitizen".
Description: Replaces the terms "alien" and "illegal alien" with the terms "noncitizen" and "undocumented noncitizen".
Last Action: SUBSTITUTED BY A10147
Last Action Date: May 31, 2022
Title: Provides that a police officer shall file an application, which shall be sworn, and accompanying supporting documentation, setting forth the facts and circumstances justifying the issuance of an extreme risk protection order.
Description: Provides that a police officer shall file an application, which shall be sworn, and accompanying supporting documentation, setting forth the facts and circumstances justifying the issuance of an extreme risk protection order.
Last Action: PRINT NUMBER 9430A
Last Action Date: May 27, 2022
Title: Relates to defining firearm; provides that the term firearm shall also include any other weapon that is not otherwise defined containing any component that provides housing or a structure designed to hold or integrate any fire control component that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of explosive.
Description: Relates to defining firearm; provides that the term firearm shall also include any other weapon that is not otherwise defined containing any component that provides housing or a structure designed to hold or integrate any fire control component that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of explosive.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.211
Last Action Date: June 6, 2022
Title: Relates to the purchase or taking possession of a semiautomatic rifle; requires a license to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle; establishes the crimes of criminal purchase of a semiautomatic rifle and criminal sale of a semiautomatic rifle; requires recertification of licenses to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle every five years.
Description: Relates to the purchase or taking possession of a semiautomatic rifle; requires a license to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle; establishes the crimes of criminal purchase of a semiautomatic rifle and criminal sale of a semiautomatic rifle; requires recertification of licenses to purchase or take possession of a semiautomatic rifle every five years.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.212
Last Action Date: June 6, 2022
Title: Relates to revoking a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms for a conviction for failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms.
Description: Relates to revoking a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms for a conviction for failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
Title: Prohibits the criminal possession of semiautomatic rifles, shotguns and pistols by persons under the age of twenty-one unless such person was eighteen prior to January 1, 2023.
Description: Prohibits the criminal possession of semiautomatic rifles, shotguns and pistols by persons under the age of twenty-one unless such person was eighteen prior to January 1, 2023.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
Title: Establishes a private cause of action for the manufacture or cause to be manufactured, distribute, transport, or import into the state, or cause to be distributed, transported, or imported into the state, keep for sale, offer or expose for sale, or giving or lending, semiautomatic rifles.
Description: Establishes a private cause of action for the manufacture or cause to be manufactured, distribute, transport, or import into the state, or cause to be distributed, transported, or imported into the state, keep for sale, offer or expose for sale, or giving or lending, semiautomatic rifles.
Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
Title: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishes the gun violence impact fund; authorizes the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund.
Description: Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishes the gun violence impact fund; authorizes the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund.
Last Action: REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE
Last Action Date: June 3, 2022
Title: Requires drivers' licenses to include a distinguishing mark indicating that the licensee has a permit to carry a concealed firearm; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to access the statewide license and record database to ascertain the names of persons who have a license to carry a concealed firearm.
Description: Requires drivers' licenses to include a distinguishing mark indicating that the licensee has a permit to carry a concealed firearm; authorizes the commissioner of motor vehicles to access the statewide license and record database to ascertain the names of persons who have a license to carry a concealed firearm.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: July 5, 2022
Title: Exempts any land located in the state forest preserve in the Adirondack and Catskill parks from certain provisions of law relating to prohibiting firearms in public parks.
Description: Exempts any land located in the state forest preserve in the Adirondack and Catskill parks from certain provisions of law relating to prohibiting firearms in public parks.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: July 8, 2022
Title: Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.
Description: Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: July 13, 2022
Title: Exempts retired peace officers from the crime of criminal possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun in a sensitive location.
Description: Exempts retired peace officers from the crime of criminal possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun in a sensitive location.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: July 20, 2022
Title: Prohibits the sale of a firearm, rifle, shotgun or ammunition on state property including state and county fairgrounds, and county, city and municipal property; designates offense as a class A misdemeanor.
Description: Prohibits the sale of a firearm, rifle, shotgun or ammunition on state property including state and county fairgrounds, and county, city and municipal property; designates offense as a class A misdemeanor.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: August 12, 2022
Title: Authorizes the possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle in certain sport shooting and target practice facilities; provides that current restrictions on possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle shall not include otherwise lawful possession for the purpose of participating in shooting sports, including practice and competition.
Description: Authorizes the possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle in certain sport shooting and target practice facilities; provides that current restrictions on possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle shall not include otherwise lawful possession for the purpose of participating in shooting sports, including practice and competition.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: August 15, 2022
Title: Directs the state police to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations regarding the flagging for further review of bulk purchases of firearms or ammunition.
Description: Directs the state police to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations regarding the flagging for further review of bulk purchases of firearms or ammunition.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: September 14, 2022
Title: Exempts certain persons engaging in certain firearm safety shooting instruction or persons engaging in wildlife control or management from the provisions of criminal possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun in a sensitive location when such person possesses a firearm, rifle or shotgun in or upon a sensitive location, and such person knows or reasonably should know such location is a sensitive location.
Description: Exempts certain persons engaging in certain firearm safety shooting instruction or persons engaging in wildlife control or management from the provisions of criminal possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun in a sensitive location when such person possesses a firearm, rifle or shotgun in or upon a sensitive location, and such person knows or reasonably should know such location is a sensitive location.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: November 21, 2022
Title: Removes the national rifle association from the list of entities authorized to grant certificates as instructors in small arms practice.
Description: Removes the national rifle association from the list of entities authorized to grant certificates as instructors in small arms practice.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: November 21, 2022
Title: Allows persons participating in certain formal ceremonies to possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun, provided that such person has received prior approval from the municipality or other appropriate entity.
Description: Allows persons participating in certain formal ceremonies to possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun, provided that such person has received prior approval from the municipality or other appropriate entity.
Last Action: REFERRED TO RULES
Last Action Date: November 21, 2022
Title: Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.
Description: Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.
Last Action: SIGNED CHAP.371
Last Action Date: July 1, 2022
