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NY S07835

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/13/2012

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2011-2012 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Establishes a 10-day waiting period from the date a firearm dealer initiates a National Instant Criminal Background Check (NICS) before delivering any firearm to a purchaser

  • Requires dealers to receive notice that the purchaser has passed all background checks required by federal, state, and local law before delivery

  • Exempts law enforcement, correctional officers, federal officers, armed forces members, firearms manufacturers/distributors/dealers transferring between businesses, licensed gunsmiths, and common carriers

  • Violations constitute a Class A misdemeanor

  • Effective January 1st following the date the bill becomes law

Legislative Description

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

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

8/13/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules8/13/2012

Full Bill Text

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