Firearms Bill Tracker

NY Pending S00362

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.

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Sponsor: Michael Gianaris D

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.

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NY Pending S09338

Establishes a three calendar day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; provides exceptions where a person possesses a license to purchase, carry or possess a pistol, revolver, or semiautomatic rifle.

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Sponsor: Michael Gianaris D

Establishes a three calendar day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; provides exceptions where a person possesses a license to purchase, carry or possess a pistol, revolver, or semiautomatic rifle.

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NY Pending S10438

Allows physically disabled individuals who are not able to stand up to complete the two-hour live-fire range training course requirement for a concealed carry license while sitting.

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Last action: SUBSTITUTED BY A3191A (2026-06-04)

Sponsor: Christopher Ryan D

Allows physically disabled individuals who are not able to stand up to complete the two-hour live-fire range training course requirement for a concealed carry license while sitting.

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NY Pending A03191

Allows physically disabled individuals who are not able to stand up to complete the two-hour live-fire range training course requirement for a concealed carry license while sitting.

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Last action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (2026-06-04)

Sponsor: Jennifer Lunsford D

Allows physically disabled individuals who are not able to stand up to complete the two-hour live-fire range training course requirement for a concealed carry license while sitting.

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NY Pending A09373

Requires bidders on contracts to purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories to submit a statement that the bidder is licensed and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the sale, transfer, storage and disposition of firearms, ammunition and firearm accessories.

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Last action: reported referred to rules (2026-06-04)

Sponsor: John McDonald D

Requires bidders on contracts to purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories to submit a statement that the bidder is licensed and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the sale, transfer, storage and disposition of firearms, ammunition and firearm accessories.

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NY Pending S01455

Enacts the "safer weapons, safer homes act"; requires the division of criminal justice services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms; defines personalized firearms; requires the division to report to the governor and the legislature on the results of the study.

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Last action: SUBSTITUTED BY A1191B (2026-06-04)

Sponsor: Brian Kavanagh D

Enacts the "safer weapons, safer homes act"; requires the division of criminal justice services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms; defines personalized firearms; requires the division to report to the governor and the legislature on the results of the study.

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NY Pending A01191

Enacts the "safer weapons, safer homes act"; requires the division of criminal justice services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms; defines personalized firearms; requires the division to report to the governor and the legislature on the results of the study.

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Last action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (2026-06-04)

Sponsor: Alex Bores D

Enacts the "safer weapons, safer homes act"; requires the division of criminal justice services to study the technological viability of personalized firearms; defines personalized firearms; requires the division to report to the governor and the legislature on the results of the study.

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NY Pending S09629

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

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Last action: SUBSTITUTED BY A1962B (2026-06-02)

Sponsor: Erik Bottcher D

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

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NY Pending A01962

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

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Last action: RETURNED TO ASSEMBLY (2026-06-02)

Sponsor: Khaleel Anderson D

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

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NY Pending S08455

Establishes the crimes of criminal sale of a flare gun in the first and second degrees; sets restrictions on and requirements for the sale of flare guns.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-06-01)

Sponsor: Patricia Fahy D

Establishes the crimes of criminal sale of a flare gun in the first and second degrees; sets restrictions on and requirements for the sale of flare guns.

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NY Pending A10307

Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; requires local law enforcement to initiate a criminal investigation within five business days.

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Last action: amended on third reading 10307b (2026-06-01)

Sponsor: Amy Paulin D

Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; requires local law enforcement to initiate a criminal investigation within five business days.

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NY Pending S01026

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-06-01)

Sponsor: Brian Kavanagh D

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.

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NY Pending S01171

Establishes a town of Huntington deer management pilot program.

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Last action: referred to environmental conservation (2026-06-01)

Sponsor: Mario Mattera R

Establishes a town of Huntington deer management pilot program.

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NY Pending A01210

Establishes a three calendar day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; provides exceptions where a person possesses a license to purchase, carry or possess a pistol, revolver, or semiautomatic rifle.

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Last action: print number 1210c (2026-06-01)

Sponsor: Amy Paulin D

Establishes a three calendar day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; provides exceptions where a person possesses a license to purchase, carry or possess a pistol, revolver, or semiautomatic rifle.

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NY Pending S09486

Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; requires local law enforcement to initiate a criminal investigation within five business days.

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Last action: PRINT NUMBER 9486B (2026-05-29)

Sponsor: Brian Kavanagh D

Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; requires local law enforcement to initiate a criminal investigation within five business days.

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NY Pending S00626

Relates to adding ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions.

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Sponsor: Toby Stavisky D

Relates to adding ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions.

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NY Pending S09334

Relates to consumer warnings regarding rifles, shotguns, and firearms; provides that a graphic warning that depicts the nature of the health and safety risks of firearms be provided when any license or permit is issued or amended.

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Last action: PRINT NUMBER 9334A (2026-05-28)

Sponsor: Erik Bottcher D

Relates to consumer warnings regarding rifles, shotguns, and firearms; provides that a graphic warning that depicts the nature of the health and safety risks of firearms be provided when any license or permit is issued or amended.

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NY Pending A10485

Relates to consumer warnings regarding rifles, shotguns, and firearms; provides that a graphic warning that depicts the nature of the health and safety risks of firearms be provided when any license or permit is issued or amended.

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Last action: print number 10485a (2026-05-22)

Sponsor: Keith Powers D

Relates to consumer warnings regarding rifles, shotguns, and firearms; provides that a graphic warning that depicts the nature of the health and safety risks of firearms be provided when any license or permit is issued or amended.

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NY Pending A10005

Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends 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 until 2031 (Part A); extends the suspension of the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge until the end of the 2027--2028 state fiscal year (Part B); establishes crimes related to utilizing three-dimensional printers for manufacturing ghost guns and firearm components (Subpart A); provides for firearm prevention technology requirements for three-dimensional printers (Subpart B)(Part C); establishes the crimes of unlawful use of a drone; establishes "the New York state blue list" requiring that the state, its agencies, and any political subdivisions of the state only buy drones and drone mitigation technology from vendors listed on such registry (Part D); relates to the definition of insurance fraud (Part F); extends temporary orders of protection issued simultaneously with the issuance of a warrant until the defendant subsequently appears in court pursuant to such warrant or voluntarily or otherwise, unless the matter is dismissed (Part H); authorizes the liquor authority to change the duration of certain licenses (Subpart A); extends motion picture theater liquor licenses (Subpart B); prohibits wholesalers from assessing certain fees on retailers (Subpart C) (Part O); increases the frequency of education and training in ethics and lobbying; imposes fees for failure to complete training by the required timeframes (Part U); establishes dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within New York state district attorneys' office (Part W); specifies which providers are authorized to render certain medical care (Part X); increases certain purchasing and advertising thresholds to one hundred fifty thousand dollars (Part Y); relates to lobbyist registration fees (Part Z); requires the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain, and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident paid leave policy (Part AA); extends provisions related to the monetary threshold for certain restrictions on procurement contracts until 2028 (Part BB); extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to purchasing of services and commodities by the state (Part CC); repeals provisions that authorize proceedings to revert to the original court of record when a defendant fails to comply with or complete the mental health court program (Part GG); extends certain provisions constituting the New York State community commission on reparations remedies; relates to extending the time the New York State community commission on reparations remedies has to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature and the governor; relates to the status of members of the commission (Part HH); requires prior approval for rate increases for certain policies covering losses or liabilities arising out of the ownership of a motor vehicle (Part II); prohibits the use of employment, education, homeownership, and zip code for determining private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates (Part JJ); extends provisions related to the operation and administration of the legislature (Part KK); enacts the "Local Cops, Local Crimes Act" (Subpart A); enacts the "New York state Bivens act" (Subpart B); restricts action state and municipal employees can take regarding immigration enforcement (Subpart C); prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education due to citizenship or immigration status and other prohibited practices (Subpart D); enacts the "sensitive location protection act" (Subpart E); prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties (Subpart F); creates a new immigrant trust office within the department of law (Subpart G); establishes certain procedures for child care programs for certain children who cannot be picked up as scheduled (Subpart H) (Part LL); extends the term and authority of the independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency; requires such monitor also monitor the Orange county funding corporation; modifies the applicability of certain tax exemptions based on population; extends provisions of law related to the independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency (Part MM); provides a period of probable usefulness of five years for certain police emergency response vehicles (Part NN); provides for appointments to a city charter revision commission by an incoming mayor (Part OO).

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Last action: substituted by s9005c (2026-05-21)

Sponsor: Budget

Enacts into law major components of legislation necessary to implement the state public protection and general government budget for the 2026-2027 state fiscal year; extends 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 until 2031 (Part A); extends the suspension of the subsidy to the state emergency services revolving loan fund from the public safety communications surcharge until the end of the 2027--2028 state fiscal year (Part B); establishes crimes related to utilizing three-dimensional printers for manufacturing ghost guns and firearm components (Subpart A); provides for firearm prevention technology requirements for three-dimensional printers (Subpart B)(Part C); establishes the crimes of unlawful use of a drone; establishes "the New York state blue list" requiring that the state, its agencies, and any political subdivisions of the state only buy drones and drone mitigation technology from vendors listed on such registry (Part D); relates to the definition of insurance fraud (Part F); extends temporary orders of protection issued simultaneously with the issuance of a warrant until the defendant subsequently appears in court pursuant to such warrant or voluntarily or otherwise, unless the matter is dismissed (Part H); authorizes the liquor authority to change the duration of certain licenses (Subpart A); extends motion picture theater liquor licenses (Subpart B); prohibits wholesalers from assessing certain fees on retailers (Subpart C) (Part O); increases the frequency of education and training in ethics and lobbying; imposes fees for failure to complete training by the required timeframes (Part U); establishes dedicated workers' compensation fraud units within New York state district attorneys' office (Part W); specifies which providers are authorized to render certain medical care (Part X); increases certain purchasing and advertising thresholds to one hundred fifty thousand dollars (Part Y); relates to lobbyist registration fees (Part Z); requires the superintendent of state police to develop, maintain, and disseminate to all members of the division of state police a critical incident paid leave policy (Part AA); extends provisions related to the monetary threshold for certain restrictions on procurement contracts until 2028 (Part BB); extends the effectiveness of certain provisions relating to purchasing of services and commodities by the state (Part CC); repeals provisions that authorize proceedings to revert to the original court of record when a defendant fails to comply with or complete the mental health court program (Part GG); extends certain provisions constituting the New York State community commission on reparations remedies; relates to extending the time the New York State community commission on reparations remedies has to submit a written report of its findings and recommendations to the legislature and the governor; relates to the status of members of the commission (Part HH); requires prior approval for rate increases for certain policies covering losses or liabilities arising out of the ownership of a motor vehicle (Part II); prohibits the use of employment, education, homeownership, and zip code for determining private passenger motor vehicle insurance rates (Part JJ); extends provisions related to the operation and administration of the legislature (Part KK); enacts the "Local Cops, Local Crimes Act" (Subpart A); enacts the "New York state Bivens act" (Subpart B); restricts action state and municipal employees can take regarding immigration enforcement (Subpart C); prohibits children from being denied access to a free public education due to citizenship or immigration status and other prohibited practices (Subpart D); enacts the "sensitive location protection act" (Subpart E); prohibits law enforcement officers from wearing any mask or personal disguise while interacting with the public in the performance of their duties (Subpart F); creates a new immigrant trust office within the department of law (Subpart G); establishes certain procedures for child care programs for certain children who cannot be picked up as scheduled (Subpart H) (Part LL); extends the term and authority of the independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency; requires such monitor also monitor the Orange county funding corporation; modifies the applicability of certain tax exemptions based on population; extends provisions of law related to the independent monitor for the Orange county industrial development agency (Part MM); provides a period of probable usefulness of five years for certain police emergency response vehicles (Part NN); provides for appointments to a city charter revision commission by an incoming mayor (Part OO).

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NY Pending A03384

Relates to extreme risk protection orders; defines "exception"; authorizes a police officer or district attorney to file an application for an extreme risk protection order if found that a person meets the requirements of an exception pursuant to section 6340 of the civil practice law and rules; makes related provisions.

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Last action: reported referred to rules (2026-05-20)

Sponsor: Charles Lavine D

Relates to extreme risk protection orders; defines "exception"; authorizes a police officer or district attorney to file an application for an extreme risk protection order if found that a person meets the requirements of an exception pursuant to section 6340 of the civil practice law and rules; makes related provisions.

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NY Pending S08608

Requires bidders on contracts to purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories to submit a statement that the bidder is licensed and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the sale, transfer, storage and disposition of firearms, ammunition and firearm accessories.

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Last action: PRINT NUMBER 8608A (2026-05-18)

Sponsor: Zellnor Myrie D

Requires bidders on contracts to purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories to submit a statement that the bidder is licensed and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the sale, transfer, storage and disposition of firearms, ammunition and firearm accessories.

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NY Pending A10701

Relates to certain types of imitation guns, including air rifles, pellet guns, and "B-B" guns.

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Last action: print number 10701a (2026-05-14)

Sponsor: Gabriella Romero D

Relates to certain types of imitation guns, including air rifles, pellet guns, and "B-B" guns.

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NY Pending S09215

Relates to certain types of imitation guns, including air rifles, pellet guns, and "B-B" guns.

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Last action: PRINT NUMBER 9215A (2026-05-04)

Sponsor: Rachel May D

Relates to certain types of imitation guns, including air rifles, pellet guns, and "B-B" guns.

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NY Pending S00399

Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol; directs the superintendent of the state police to publish a list of pistols that the superintendent has determined to be convertible pistols.

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Last action: PRINT NUMBER 399B (2026-04-27)

Sponsor: Zellnor Myrie D

Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol; directs the superintendent of the state police to publish a list of pistols that the superintendent has determined to be convertible pistols.

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NY Pending A00198

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.

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Last action: advanced to third reading cal.347 (2026-04-23)

Sponsor: Amy Paulin D

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.

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NY Pending A00199

Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol; directs the superintendent of the state police to publish a list of pistols that the superintendent has determined to be convertible pistols.

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Last action: print number 199b (2026-04-23)

Sponsor: Michaelle Solages D

Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol; directs the superintendent of the state police to publish a list of pistols that the superintendent has determined to be convertible pistols.

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NY Pending A01801

Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database.

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Last action: held for consideration in codes (2026-04-21)

Sponsor: Joseph Angelino R

Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database.

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NY Pending S09827

Relates to the regulation of three-dimensional printed firearms; provides that a person who intentionally sells, distributes, or disposes of a three-dimensional printed firearm is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-04-07)

Sponsor: Zellnor Myrie D

Relates to the regulation of three-dimensional printed firearms; provides that a person who intentionally sells, distributes, or disposes of a three-dimensional printed firearm is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

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NY Pending S00260

Relates to extreme risk protection orders; defines "exception"; authorizes a police officer or district attorney to file an application for an extreme risk protection order if found that a person meets the requirements of an exception pursuant to section 6340 of the civil practice law and rules; makes related provisions.

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Last action: REPORTED AND COMMITTED TO CODES (2026-03-31)

Sponsor: Monica Martinez D

Relates to extreme risk protection orders; defines "exception"; authorizes a police officer or district attorney to file an application for an extreme risk protection order if found that a person meets the requirements of an exception pursuant to section 6340 of the civil practice law and rules; makes related provisions.

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NY Pending S05813

Imposes an excise tax on the gross receipts of the sales of firearms, major components of firearms and ammunition; establishes the gun violence prevention and school safety fund.

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Last action: PRINT NUMBER 5813A (2026-03-16)

Sponsor: Luis Sepulveda D

Imposes an excise tax on the gross receipts of the sales of firearms, major components of firearms and ammunition; establishes the gun violence prevention and school safety fund.

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NY Pending A10536

Imposes an excise tax on the gross receipts of the sales of firearms, major components of firearms and ammunition; establishes the gun violence prevention and school safety fund.

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Sponsor: Jo Simon D

Imposes an excise tax on the gross receipts of the sales of firearms, major components of firearms and ammunition; establishes the gun violence prevention and school safety fund.

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NY Pending A10385

Prohibits the enforcement of federal immigration laws while within two hundred feet of specified voting locations; extends the prohibition on electioneering activities to within two hundred feet of the specified voting location; authorizes a county elections official to extend the time for closing the polls at any polling place if the county elections official determines that voting at the polling place was disrupted as a result of a violation of the prohibitions on enforcement of federal immigration laws or electioneering; limits the exceptions to the prohibition on carrying firearms in a sensitive location; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

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Last action: referred to election law (2026-03-03)

Sponsor: Maryjane Shimsky D

Prohibits the enforcement of federal immigration laws while within two hundred feet of specified voting locations; extends the prohibition on electioneering activities to within two hundred feet of the specified voting location; authorizes a county elections official to extend the time for closing the polls at any polling place if the county elections official determines that voting at the polling place was disrupted as a result of a violation of the prohibitions on enforcement of federal immigration laws or electioneering; limits the exceptions to the prohibition on carrying firearms in a sensitive location; provides for the repeal of such provisions upon the expiration thereof.

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NY Pending A10337

Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-02-20)

Sponsor: Brian Miller R

Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.

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NY Pending A10028

Directs the commissioner of education to develop curriculum for firearm safety classes in schools; provides for schools to be able to provide firearm safety instruction which can be used to obtain a hunting license.

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Last action: referred to education (2026-01-30)

Sponsor: Joseph Angelino R

Directs the commissioner of education to develop curriculum for firearm safety classes in schools; provides for schools to be able to provide firearm safety instruction which can be used to obtain a hunting license.

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NY Pending A09386

Permits the possession and use of devices that silence, suppress, or muffle the sound or natural report of a firearm when the firearm is discharged, provided the host firearm to which the device is attached is allowed and is a rifle that is manually operated by a bolt.

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Last action: referred to environmental conservation (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Joseph Angelino R

Permits the possession and use of devices that silence, suppress, or muffle the sound or natural report of a firearm when the firearm is discharged, provided the host firearm to which the device is attached is allowed and is a rifle that is manually operated by a bolt.

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NY Pending A09262

Relates to removing the maximum age limit for firearms instruction exemptions; removes upper age limits of sixteen and twenty-one.

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Sponsor: David DiPietro R

Relates to removing the maximum age limit for firearms instruction exemptions; removes upper age limits of sixteen and twenty-one.

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NY Pending S08460

Adds possessing a flare gun with intent to use it unlawfully against another to the crime of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Patricia Fahy D

Adds possessing a flare gun with intent to use it unlawfully against another to the crime of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree.

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NY Pending A08920

Establishes the crimes of criminal sale of a flare gun in the first and second degrees; sets restrictions on and requirements for the sale of flare guns.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Gabriella Romero D

Establishes the crimes of criminal sale of a flare gun in the first and second degrees; sets restrictions on and requirements for the sale of flare guns.

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NY Pending A08853

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.

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Sponsor: Alex Bores D

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.

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NY Pending A08406

Relates to issuance of warrants for seizures of firearms in supreme court and family court.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Dana Levenberg D

Relates to issuance of warrants for seizures of firearms in supreme court and family court.

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NY Pending A07810

Establishes a private cause of action for certain violations regarding machine-guns, assault weapons, disguised guns, ghost guns, and unfinished frames or receivers.

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Last action: referred to economic development (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Latrice Walker D

Establishes a private cause of action for certain violations regarding machine-guns, assault weapons, disguised guns, ghost guns, and unfinished frames or receivers.

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NY Pending S07302

Relates to the recertification process for firearms.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Patrick Gallivan R

Relates to the recertification process for firearms.

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NY Pending S07258

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Andrew Lanza R

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.

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NY Pending S07170

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".

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Last action: REFERRED TO EDUCATION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Cordell Cleare D

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".

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NY Pending S07076

Increases certain penalties for certain crimes relating to criminal possession of a weapon or firearm; relates to the release of information to the public, schools or law enforcement pertaining to youthful and adolescent offenders; establishes the crime of criminal solicitation of a minor in a violent felony; repeals certain provisions relating to disclosure of law enforcement arrest or booking photographs of an individual.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Joseph Griffo R

Increases certain penalties for certain crimes relating to criminal possession of a weapon or firearm; relates to the release of information to the public, schools or law enforcement pertaining to youthful and adolescent offenders; establishes the crime of criminal solicitation of a minor in a violent felony; repeals certain provisions relating to disclosure of law enforcement arrest or booking photographs of an individual.

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NY Pending A07324

Authorizes the possession of certain antique rifles and their modern day replicas.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Gary Pretlow D

Authorizes the possession of certain antique rifles and their modern day replicas.

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NY Pending A07382

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.

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Last action: referred to tourism, parks, arts and sports development (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Ron Kim D

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.

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NY Pending S06785

Allows certain judges, justices, and criminal prosecutors who are duly licensed to possess a concealed firearm, to carry such concealed firearm in court, where no magnetometer or security personnel is present.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Joseph Griffo R

Allows certain judges, justices, and criminal prosecutors who are duly licensed to possess a concealed firearm, to carry such concealed firearm in court, where no magnetometer or security personnel is present.

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NY Pending S06787

Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds; relates to the availability of certain records of juvenile delinquents or youthful offenders; relates to annual earnings limitations for certain retired police officers employed by a school district or a board of cooperative educational services; adds a defendant's identifiable ties to the community and state to consideration for whether to fix a securing order, including residence, employment, enrollment with an educational institution, and immediate family; allows courts to hold a pre-trial community safety and well-being hearing; relates to the court's consideration of the existence of extraordinary circumstances and significant physical injury in determining whether to remove adolescent offenders to family court; defines such terms; provides factors for the court's consideration of whether extraordinary circumstances exist; exempts adolescent offenders who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm from those authorized to be removed to family court; modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Joseph Griffo R

Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds; relates to the availability of certain records of juvenile delinquents or youthful offenders; relates to annual earnings limitations for certain retired police officers employed by a school district or a board of cooperative educational services; adds a defendant's identifiable ties to the community and state to consideration for whether to fix a securing order, including residence, employment, enrollment with an educational institution, and immediate family; allows courts to hold a pre-trial community safety and well-being hearing; relates to the court's consideration of the existence of extraordinary circumstances and significant physical injury in determining whether to remove adolescent offenders to family court; defines such terms; provides factors for the court's consideration of whether extraordinary circumstances exist; exempts adolescent offenders who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm from those authorized to be removed to family court; modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree.

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NY Pending A07207

Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements including implicit bias, use of force, first aid and firearm training, and outreach for law enforcement; establishes law enforcement peer support through the office of mental health.

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Last action: referred to governmental operations (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Monique Chandler-Waterman D

Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements including implicit bias, use of force, first aid and firearm training, and outreach for law enforcement; establishes law enforcement peer support through the office of mental health.

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NY Pending A07146

Establishes a town of Huntington deer management pilot program.

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Last action: referred to environmental conservation (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Keith Brown R

Establishes a town of Huntington deer management pilot program.

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NY Pending S06403

Establishes a private cause of action for certain violations regarding machine-guns, assault weapons, disguised guns, ghost guns, and unfinished frames or receivers.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Jackson D

Establishes a private cause of action for certain violations regarding machine-guns, assault weapons, disguised guns, ghost guns, and unfinished frames or receivers.

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NY Pending S06395

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Jackson D

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.

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NY Pending S06326

Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons; provides for the access of applicable records; expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include when the defendant is accused of an offense involving the use, possession, or display of a firearm, shotgun, rifle or other deadly weapon.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton D

Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons; provides for the access of applicable records; expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include when the defendant is accused of an offense involving the use, possession, or display of a firearm, shotgun, rifle or other deadly weapon.

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NY Pending A06325

Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons; provides for the access of applicable records; expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include when the defendant is accused of an offense involving the use, possession, or display of a firearm, shotgun, rifle or other deadly weapon.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Judy Griffin D

Relates to proceedings involving adolescent offenders and the possession or use of weapons; provides for the access of applicable records; expands the meaning of extraordinary circumstances to include when the defendant is accused of an offense involving the use, possession, or display of a firearm, shotgun, rifle or other deadly weapon.

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NY Pending S05917

Relates to making any offense involving the use or possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle bail eligible.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Alexis Weik R

Relates to making any offense involving the use or possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle bail eligible.

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NY Pending S05952

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Kevin Parker D

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.

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NY Pending S05785

Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use of alcohol or drugs; increases maximum fine for such offense to $10,000; provides for chemical testing of certain persons for whom there is reasonable cause to believe are in violation of such provision; provides for revocation of firearms permit upon conviction or refusal of a chemical test.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Luis Sepulveda D

Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use of alcohol or drugs; increases maximum fine for such offense to $10,000; provides for chemical testing of certain persons for whom there is reasonable cause to believe are in violation of such provision; provides for revocation of firearms permit upon conviction or refusal of a chemical test.

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NY Pending S05818

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Luis Sepulveda D

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.

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NY Pending S05292

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Luis Sepulveda D

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.

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NY Pending A05817

Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds; relates to the availability of certain records of juvenile delinquents or youthful offenders; relates to annual earnings limitations for certain retired police officers employed by a school district or a board of cooperative educational services; adds a defendant's identifiable ties to the community and state to consideration for whether to fix a securing order, including residence, employment, enrollment with an educational institution, and immediate family; allows courts to hold a pre-trial community safety and well-being hearing; relates to the court's consideration of the existence of extraordinary circumstances and significant physical injury in determining whether to remove adolescent offenders to family court; defines such terms; provides factors for the court's consideration of whether extraordinary circumstances exist; exempts adolescent offenders who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm from those authorized to be removed to family court; modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon D

Enhances sentences for certain offenses involving weapons on or near school grounds; relates to the availability of certain records of juvenile delinquents or youthful offenders; relates to annual earnings limitations for certain retired police officers employed by a school district or a board of cooperative educational services; adds a defendant's identifiable ties to the community and state to consideration for whether to fix a securing order, including residence, employment, enrollment with an educational institution, and immediate family; allows courts to hold a pre-trial community safety and well-being hearing; relates to the court's consideration of the existence of extraordinary circumstances and significant physical injury in determining whether to remove adolescent offenders to family court; defines such terms; provides factors for the court's consideration of whether extraordinary circumstances exist; exempts adolescent offenders who were illegally in possession of a loaded firearm from those authorized to be removed to family court; modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree.

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NY Pending S05279

Directs the state police to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations regarding the flagging for further review of bulk purchases of firearms or ammunition.

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Last action: REFERRED TO FINANCE (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Luis Sepulveda D

Directs the state police to promulgate any necessary rules and regulations regarding the flagging for further review of bulk purchases of firearms or ammunition.

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NY Pending S05274

Establishes procedures to disassemble and dispose of guns, rifles and firearms purchased by local municipalities and law enforcement agencies through a gun buyback program, including the creation of a log and video recordings.

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Last action: REFERRED TO FINANCE (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jamaal Bailey D

Establishes procedures to disassemble and dispose of guns, rifles and firearms purchased by local municipalities and law enforcement agencies through a gun buyback program, including the creation of a log and video recordings.

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NY Pending S05215

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jessica Scarcella-Spanton D

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.

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NY Pending A05584

Removes ammunition and ammunition sales from the requirements of background checks; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto; repeals the background check fund.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Andrea Bailey R

Removes ammunition and ammunition sales from the requirements of background checks; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto; repeals the background check fund.

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NY Pending S04986

Requires credit card, debit card, or processor service companies to allow for the purchase of firearms and firearm ammunition with such services.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Ortt R

Requires credit card, debit card, or processor service companies to allow for the purchase of firearms and firearm ammunition with such services.

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NY Pending S04807

Relates to limiting the acquisition of a rifle or shotgun to one per ninety-day period.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: James Sanders D

Relates to limiting the acquisition of a rifle or shotgun to one per ninety-day period.

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NY Pending A05321

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.

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Sponsor: David DiPietro R

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.

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NY Pending S04790

Requires a purchaser of any firearm, rifle or shotgun to submit to a mental health evaluation and provide the seller with such purchaser's approval to purchase such firearm.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: James Sanders D

Requires a purchaser of any firearm, rifle or shotgun to submit to a mental health evaluation and provide the seller with such purchaser's approval to purchase such firearm.

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NY Pending A05105

Relates to the criminal possession of a ghost gun; makes such possession a class C felony unless you are a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms with intent to manufacture and/or distribute such firearms; requires educational materials shall be provided for no less than 2 years after the effective date of such provisions.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Khaleel Anderson D

Relates to the criminal possession of a ghost gun; makes such possession a class C felony unless you are a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms with intent to manufacture and/or distribute such firearms; requires educational materials shall be provided for no less than 2 years after the effective date of such provisions.

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NY Pending A05032

Establishes procedures to disassemble and dispose of guns, rifles and firearms purchased by local municipalities and law enforcement agencies through a gun buyback program, including the creation of a log and video recordings.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jonathan Jacobson D

Establishes procedures to disassemble and dispose of guns, rifles and firearms purchased by local municipalities and law enforcement agencies through a gun buyback program, including the creation of a log and video recordings.

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NY Pending A04988

Relates to the definition of an assault weapon.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: David DiPietro R

Relates to the definition of an assault weapon.

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NY Pending A04415

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.

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Sponsor: Andrew Molitor R

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.

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NY Pending A04406

Establishes the crimes of carjacking in first, second and third degrees, as the stealing of a motor vehicle from a person or presence of another person through the use or threatened use of force; increases penalties for causing injury to such victim, displaying a real or fake gun or using such a weapon; provides that all carjackings are violent felony offenses.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Daniel Norber R

Establishes the crimes of carjacking in first, second and third degrees, as the stealing of a motor vehicle from a person or presence of another person through the use or threatened use of force; increases penalties for causing injury to such victim, displaying a real or fake gun or using such a weapon; provides that all carjackings are violent felony offenses.

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NY Pending A04463

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Josh Jensen R

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.

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NY Pending S04388

Prohibits gun industry members from marketing firearms and firearm related products to minors; excepts instances where marketing is geared toward hunting purposes; establishes a private right of action for violations.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Rachel May D

Prohibits gun industry members from marketing firearms and firearm related products to minors; excepts instances where marketing is geared toward hunting purposes; establishes a private right of action for violations.

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NY Pending S04420

Prohibits gun industry members from directing advertising, marketing, promoting, designing, or selling certain firearm-related products in a manner that would encourage unlawful purchase, possession, or use by underage individuals in the state; provides criteria for determining whether a gun industry member reasonably appears to support, recommend, or encourage underage individuals to unlawfully purchase a qualified product.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Rachel May D

Prohibits gun industry members from directing advertising, marketing, promoting, designing, or selling certain firearm-related products in a manner that would encourage unlawful purchase, possession, or use by underage individuals in the state; provides criteria for determining whether a gun industry member reasonably appears to support, recommend, or encourage underage individuals to unlawfully purchase a qualified product.

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NY Pending S04277

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Brian Kavanagh D

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.

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NY Pending S04285

Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification databank.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Kevin Parker D

Increases the types of firearms that are to be included in the firearm ballistic identification databank.

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NY Pending S03981

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Kevin Parker D

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.

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NY Pending A04071

Requires the division of state police to send renewal notices to holders of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver at least 90 days before expiration of such license.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Philip Palmesano R

Requires the division of state police to send renewal notices to holders of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver at least 90 days before expiration of such license.

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NY Pending A04163

Expands the firearm license to have and carry concealed, without regard to employment or place of possession, to include open carry.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Scott Gray R

Expands the firearm license to have and carry concealed, without regard to employment or place of possession, to include open carry.

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NY Pending A04085

Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate; establishes application and training process therefor; makes technical corrections.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Brian Cunningham D

Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate; establishes application and training process therefor; makes technical corrections.

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NY Pending A03863

Relates to the recertification process for firearms.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: David DiPietro R

Relates to the recertification process for firearms.

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NY Pending A03840

Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.

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Sponsor: Kenneth Blankenbush R

Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.

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NY Pending A03913

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.

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Last action: referred to governmental operations (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jo Simon D

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.

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NY Pending S03562

Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license to possess a firearm.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Cordell Cleare D

Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license to possess a firearm.

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NY Pending A03376

Requires liability insurance for owners of firearms, rifles and shotguns.

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Last action: referred to insurance (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz D

Requires liability insurance for owners of firearms, rifles and shotguns.

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NY Pending A03292

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Kenneth Blankenbush R

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.

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NY Pending A03452

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: David DiPietro R

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.

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NY Pending A03233

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Charles Lavine D

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.

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NY Pending S03383

Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Joseph Griffo R

Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.

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NY Pending S03481

Removes ammunition and ammunition sales from the requirements of background checks; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto; repeals the background check fund.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Pamela Helming R

Removes ammunition and ammunition sales from the requirements of background checks; repeals certain provisions of law relating thereto; repeals the background check fund.

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NY Pending S03226

Relates to reciprocity for pistol permit applications for military personnel; expedites application process.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Ortt R

Relates to reciprocity for pistol permit applications for military personnel; expedites application process.

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NY Pending S03210

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check for an applicant who is under the age of twenty-two.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Brian Kavanagh D

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check for an applicant who is under the age of twenty-two.

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NY Pending S03126

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Ortt R

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.

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NY Pending S03125

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Ortt R

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.

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NY Pending S03021

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO TRANSPORTATION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Ortt R

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.

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NY Pending S03133

Prohibits the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of a robotic device or an uncrewed aircraft equipped or mounted with a weapon within the state.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CONSUMER PROTECTION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jeremy Cooney D

Prohibits the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of a robotic device or an uncrewed aircraft equipped or mounted with a weapon within the state.

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NY Pending S03127

Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Ortt R

Provides that a license to possess a pistol or revolver shall permit the licensee to carry such weapon concealed.

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NY Pending A03021

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.

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Last action: referred to correction (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Khaleel Anderson D

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.

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NY Pending A02508

Relates to liability for the manufacture, sale, leasing or other disposition of ammunition feeding devices and compensation for damages.

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Last action: referred to judiciary (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: William Colton D

Relates to liability for the manufacture, sale, leasing or other disposition of ammunition feeding devices and compensation for damages.

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NY Pending A02472

Establishes 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.

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Last action: referred to judiciary (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Stephen Hawley R

Establishes 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.

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NY Pending A02396

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check for an applicant who is under the age of twenty-two.

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Last action: referred to judiciary (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Amy Paulin D

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check for an applicant who is under the age of twenty-two.

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NY Pending A02357

Authorizes the court the discretion to release persons charged with certain crimes involving possession of a firearm on their own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions, fix bail, or commit the person to the custody of the sheriff.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Simcha Eichenstein D

Authorizes the court the discretion to release persons charged with certain crimes involving possession of a firearm on their own recognizance or under non-monetary conditions, fix bail, or commit the person to the custody of the sheriff.

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NY Pending A02166

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Brian Manktelow R

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.

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NY Pending S02100

Authorizes the sheriff of any county outside the city of New York to issue pistol permits upon the approval of the county clerk.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Ortt R

Authorizes the sheriff of any county outside the city of New York to issue pistol permits upon the approval of the county clerk.

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NY Pending S02089

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check; authorizes the denial of a firearm license for an applicant who is under the age of thirty and who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or serious offense.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CHILDREN AND FAMILIES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Brian Kavanagh D

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check; authorizes the denial of a firearm license for an applicant who is under the age of thirty and who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or serious offense.

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NY Pending A02228

Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license to possess a firearm.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jenifer Rajkumar D

Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license to possess a firearm.

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NY Pending A02105

Provides for the confidentiality of applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: David DiPietro R

Provides for the confidentiality of applications for licenses for the possession of firearms.

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NY Pending S02099

Removes the prohibition on firearm silencers.

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Last action: REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Ortt R

Removes the prohibition on firearm silencers.

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NY Pending A02060

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jenifer Rajkumar D

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.

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NY Pending A02084

Establishes the office of gun violence prevention and the gun violence advisory council.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Monique Chandler-Waterman D

Establishes the office of gun violence prevention and the gun violence advisory council.

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NY Pending S02158

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Leroy Comrie D

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.

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NY Pending A01902

Relates to the definition of assault weapons; removes certain characteristics from the definition of assault weapons.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Smullen R

Relates to the definition of assault weapons; removes certain characteristics from the definition of assault weapons.

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NY Pending S02014

Relates to removing the maximum age limit for firearms instruction exemptions; removes upper age limits of sixteen and twenty-one.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Robert Ortt R

Relates to removing the maximum age limit for firearms instruction exemptions; removes upper age limits of sixteen and twenty-one.

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NY Pending S01895

Authorizes any justice or judge in the state to obtain a license to have and carry concealed a pistol or revolver; such amendments allow such justices and judges to carry concealed in the courthouse, when read in conjunction with existing language in paragraph (g) of subdivision 3 of section 265.01-e of the penal law.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Thomas O'Mara R

Authorizes any justice or judge in the state to obtain a license to have and carry concealed a pistol or revolver; such amendments allow such justices and judges to carry concealed in the courthouse, when read in conjunction with existing language in paragraph (g) of subdivision 3 of section 265.01-e of the penal law.

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NY Pending S02021

Expands the firearm license to have and carry concealed, without regard to employment or place of possession, to include open carry.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Mark Walczyk R

Expands the firearm license to have and carry concealed, without regard to employment or place of possession, to include open carry.

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NY Pending S01923

Prohibits falsely reporting an incident and/or making a terroristic threat which include claims of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument being involved or which threaten a school or place of worship.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: William Weber R

Prohibits falsely reporting an incident and/or making a terroristic threat which include claims of a deadly weapon or dangerous instrument being involved or which threaten a school or place of worship.

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NY Pending A01905

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check; authorizes the denial of a firearm license for an applicant who is under the age of thirty and who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or serious offense.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Amy Paulin D

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check; authorizes the denial of a firearm license for an applicant who is under the age of thirty and who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or serious offense.

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NY Pending A01920

Prohibits entry to gun shows to anyone under twelve years of age.

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Last action: referred to economic development (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal D

Prohibits entry to gun shows to anyone under twelve years of age.

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NY Pending S01872

Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.

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Last action: REFERRED TO FINANCE (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Mark Walczyk R

Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.

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NY Pending A01774

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal D

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.

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NY Pending A01764

Prohibits gun industry members from marketing firearms and firearm related products to minors; excepts instances where marketing is geared toward hunting purposes; establishes a private right of action for violations.

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Last action: referred to economic development (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal D

Prohibits gun industry members from marketing firearms and firearm related products to minors; excepts instances where marketing is geared toward hunting purposes; establishes a private right of action for violations.

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NY Pending A01777

Relates to the regulation of three-dimensional printed firearms; provides that a person who intentionally sells, distributes, or disposes of a three-dimensional printed firearm is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal D

Relates to the regulation of three-dimensional printed firearms; provides that a person who intentionally sells, distributes, or disposes of a three-dimensional printed firearm is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

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NY Pending S01647

Establishes 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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: George Borrello R

Establishes 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.

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NY Pending A01584

Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: John Mikulin R

Increases penalties for criminal use of a firearm in the first degree when committing a drug related felony offense.

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NY Pending S01485

Requires the division of state police to send renewal notices to holders of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver at least 90 days before expiration of such license.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Thomas O'Mara R

Requires the division of state police to send renewal notices to holders of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver at least 90 days before expiration of such license.

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NY Pending S01523

Relates to criminal penalties for possession, theft, or sale of stolen firearms, shotguns and rifles; makes technical corrections to section 155.42 of the penal law.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Thomas O'Mara R

Relates to criminal penalties for possession, theft, or sale of stolen firearms, shotguns and rifles; makes technical corrections to section 155.42 of the penal law.

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NY Pending A01598

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Chantel Jackson D

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.

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NY Pending A01671

Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools.

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Last action: referred to education (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Linda Rosenthal D

Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools.

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NY Pending S01273

Prohibits openly carrying a rifle or shotgun; establishes exemptions from such prohibition.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Michael Gianaris D

Prohibits openly carrying a rifle or shotgun; establishes exemptions from such prohibition.

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NY Pending S01358

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jose Serrano D

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.

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NY Pending S01382

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CULTURAL AFFAIRS, TOURISM, PARKS AND RECREATION (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jose Serrano D

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.

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NY Pending S01304

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Patrick Gallivan R

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.

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NY Pending S01400

Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements including implicit bias, use of force, first aid and firearm training, and outreach for law enforcement; establishes law enforcement peer support through the office of mental health.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: James Sanders D

Relates to providing increased and uniform training requirements including implicit bias, use of force, first aid and firearm training, and outreach for law enforcement; establishes law enforcement peer support through the office of mental health.

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NY Pending S01289

Establishes the office of gun violence prevention and the gun violence advisory council.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Zellnor Myrie D

Establishes the office of gun violence prevention and the gun violence advisory council.

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NY Pending A01208

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".

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Last action: referred to education (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jo Simon D

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".

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NY Pending A01290

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.

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Last action: referred to ways and means (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Latrice Walker D

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.

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NY Pending A00360

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Chantel Jackson D

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.

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NY Pending A00202

Relates to adding ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Amy Paulin D

Relates to adding ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions.

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NY Pending A00332

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Amy Paulin D

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.

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NY Pending S01154

Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Peter Oberacker R

Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database.

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NY Pending S00478

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Peter Oberacker R

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.

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NY Pending S00867

Provides for compensation for injury or death caused by the negligent entrustment of a firearm.

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Last action: REFERRED TO JUDICIARY (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Jamaal Bailey D

Provides for compensation for injury or death caused by the negligent entrustment of a firearm.

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NY Pending A01079

Allows certain judges, justices, and criminal prosecutors who are duly licensed to possess a concealed firearm, to carry such concealed firearm in court, where no magnetometer or security personnel is present.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Marianne Buttenschon D

Allows certain judges, justices, and criminal prosecutors who are duly licensed to possess a concealed firearm, to carry such concealed firearm in court, where no magnetometer or security personnel is present.

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NY Pending A00399

Prohibits the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of a robotic device or an uncrewed aircraft equipped or mounted with a weapon within the state.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Clyde Vanel D

Prohibits the manufacture, modification, sale, transfer, equipping, use, or operation of a robotic device or an uncrewed aircraft equipped or mounted with a weapon within the state.

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NY Pending S00658

Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate; establishes application and training process therefor; makes technical corrections.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Michael Gianaris D

Requires persons possessing any firearm to hold a firearms safety certificate; establishes application and training process therefor; makes technical corrections.

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NY Pending A00929

Grants the Attorney General the power to investigate, prosecute and seek injunctive relief for the sale of illegal firearms and ammunition.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Phillip Steck D

Grants the Attorney General the power to investigate, prosecute and seek injunctive relief for the sale of illegal firearms and ammunition.

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NY Pending S00418

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Michael Gianaris D

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.

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NY Pending S00638

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.

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Last action: REFERRED TO CODES (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Patrick Gallivan R

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.

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NY Pending A01013

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.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: Simcha Eichenstein D

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.

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NY Pending A00105

Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use of alcohol or drugs; increases maximum fine for such offense to $10,000; provides for chemical testing of certain persons for whom there is reasonable cause to believe are in violation of such provision; provides for revocation of firearms permit upon conviction or refusal of a chemical test.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: John Zaccaro D

Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use of alcohol or drugs; increases maximum fine for such offense to $10,000; provides for chemical testing of certain persons for whom there is reasonable cause to believe are in violation of such provision; provides for revocation of firearms permit upon conviction or refusal of a chemical test.

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NY Pending A00632

Includes offenses involving the possession, display or discharge of a firearm, rifle, shotgun, machine-gun, or disguised gun as qualifying offenses for the purpose of allowing a principal to be eligible to be held on bail.

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Last action: referred to codes (2026-01-07)

Sponsor: William Barclay R

Includes offenses involving the possession, display or discharge of a firearm, rifle, shotgun, machine-gun, or disguised gun as qualifying offenses for the purpose of allowing a principal to be eligible to be held on bail.

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NY Vetoed S08411

Authorizes the denial of access to certain public records which relate to civil investigations; requires the superintendent of state police to provide the department of law with direct, real-time access to the criminal gun clearinghouse; relates to the enforcement powers of the attorney general; authorizes the attorney general to investigate and bring any civil action addressing repeated or persistent discrimination in elementary and secondary schools; requires the compromise of any claim which the state may have for care, maintenance or treatment furnished in hospitals or other such facilities to be made accordance with parameters established by the office of the attorney general; allows the commissioner of health to waive bills or compromise bills for the maintenance, care and treatment furnished to patients in medical facilities upon the prior approval of the comptroller alone.

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Last action: VETOED MEMO.53 (2025-10-16)

Sponsor: James Skoufis D

Authorizes the denial of access to certain public records which relate to civil investigations; requires the superintendent of state police to provide the department of law with direct, real-time access to the criminal gun clearinghouse; relates to the enforcement powers of the attorney general; authorizes the attorney general to investigate and bring any civil action addressing repeated or persistent discrimination in elementary and secondary schools; requires the compromise of any claim which the state may have for care, maintenance or treatment furnished in hospitals or other such facilities to be made accordance with parameters established by the office of the attorney general; allows the commissioner of health to waive bills or compromise bills for the maintenance, care and treatment furnished to patients in medical facilities upon the prior approval of the comptroller alone.

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NY Pending A08869

Authorizes the denial of access to certain public records which relate to civil investigations; requires the superintendent of state police to provide the department of law with direct, real-time access to the criminal gun clearinghouse; relates to the enforcement powers of the attorney general; authorizes the attorney general to investigate and bring any civil action addressing repeated or persistent discrimination in elementary and secondary schools; requires the compromise of any claim which the state may have for care, maintenance or treatment furnished in hospitals or other such facilities to be made accordance with parameters established by the office of the attorney general; allows the commissioner of health to waive bills or compromise bills for the maintenance, care and treatment furnished to patients in medical facilities upon the prior approval of the comptroller alone.

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Last action: substituted by s8411 (2025-06-17)

Sponsor: Gabriella Romero D

Authorizes the denial of access to certain public records which relate to civil investigations; requires the superintendent of state police to provide the department of law with direct, real-time access to the criminal gun clearinghouse; relates to the enforcement powers of the attorney general; authorizes the attorney general to investigate and bring any civil action addressing repeated or persistent discrimination in elementary and secondary schools; requires the compromise of any claim which the state may have for care, maintenance or treatment furnished in hospitals or other such facilities to be made accordance with parameters established by the office of the attorney general; allows the commissioner of health to waive bills or compromise bills for the maintenance, care and treatment furnished to patients in medical facilities upon the prior approval of the comptroller alone.

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NY Pending A08330

Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.

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Sponsor: Carrie Woerner D

Clarifies provisions regarding the use of crossbows for hunting, allowing the department of environmental conservation to allow the use of crossbows for the taking of big game in any area long bows are permitted.

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NY Pending S03385

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

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Last action: COMMITTED TO RULES (2025-06-13)

Sponsor: Brad Hoylman-Sigal D

Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

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NY Pending A00544

Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than one hundred twenty hours when responding to reports of family violence.

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Last action: substituted by s1985a (2025-06-11)

Sponsor: Amy Paulin D

Requires police officers to take temporary custody of firearms for not less than one hundred twenty hours when responding to reports of family violence.

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NY Pending A00436

Includes pistol converters in the definition of a rapid-fire modification device.

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Last action: substituted by s744 (2025-03-19)

Sponsor: Jo Simon D

Includes pistol converters in the definition of a rapid-fire modification device.

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NY Pending A00437

Includes rifles and shotguns in required warnings to consumers regarding the risk of death or suicide in homes where such weapons are present.

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Last action: substituted by s743 (2025-03-19)

Sponsor: Jeffrey Dinowitz D

Includes rifles and shotguns in required warnings to consumers regarding the risk of death or suicide in homes where such weapons are present.

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NY Pending S00227

Relates to the regulation of three-dimensional printed firearms; provides that a person who intentionally sells, distributes, or disposes of a three-dimensional printed firearm is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

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Last action: PRINT NUMBER 227A (2025-03-11)

Sponsor: Brad Hoylman-Sigal D

Relates to the regulation of three-dimensional printed firearms; provides that a person who intentionally sells, distributes, or disposes of a three-dimensional printed firearm is guilty of a class A misdemeanor.

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NY Pending S00746

Directs the commissioner of health to develop and implement a public awareness campaign on the safe storage of firearms, rifles and shotguns and child access and prevention.

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Last action: SUBSTITUTED BY A814 (2025-02-03)

Sponsor: Shelley Mayer D

Directs the commissioner of health to develop and implement a public awareness campaign on the safe storage of firearms, rifles and shotguns and child access and prevention.

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