NY S06834

Reverses the default status of pistol permit applicant information from public record to confidential, making names and addresses private unless applicants affirmatively request public disclosure.

Requires licensing officers to provide applicants an opportunity to request that their application information be made public, with forms prepared by the Division of State Police within 30 days of the law's effective date.

Removes all previously public pistol permit applicant information from public records within 30 days of the law taking effect for any applicant who requested exemption.

Grants local and state law enforcement access to pistol permit application information upon request, with such information not classified as a public record of the law enforcement agency.

Takes effect 90 days after becoming law, with authorization for agencies to adopt necessary rules and regulations immediately upon enactment.