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NY S07834

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a new crime of unlawful procurement of a firearm as a Class A misdemeanor for purchasing or possessing more than one firearm from any dealer within a 30-day period

  • Prohibits firearm dealers from selling or transferring a firearm to any person who has purchased or possessed a firearm within the previous 30 days

  • Exempts law enforcement, corrections officers, U.S. Marshals, Armed Forces members, National Guard members, federal officials, licensed firearms manufacturers/importers/dealers, gunsmiths, common carriers, and persons acquiring firearms by inheritance or due to theft/loss

  • Requires firearm dealers to request approval from the Division of Criminal Justice Services prior to each firearm sale and report approved sales within 24 hours

  • Takes effect on January 1 following enactment into law

Legislative Description

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more that 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

8/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules8/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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