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NY A10504
Bill
Status
5/30/2022
Primary Sponsor
Kenneth Burgos
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AI Summary
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Amends New York Penal Law Section 265.00 to expand the definition of "firearm" to include weapons not otherwise defined that contain components designed to hold or integrate fire control components.
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Adds a new category (f) to the firearm definition covering any weapon with components that can expel a projectile by explosive action or may readily be converted to do so.
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Maintains existing firearm definitions including pistols, revolvers, short-barreled shotguns and rifles, modified weapons under 26 inches in length, and assault weapons.
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Excludes antique firearms from the expanded definition.
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Takes effect on the 30th day after becoming law.
Legislative Description
Relates to defining firearm; provides that the term firearm shall also include any other weapon that is not otherwise defined containing any component that provides housing or a structure designed to hold or integrate any fire control component that is designed to or may readily be converted to expel a projectile by action of explosive.
Last Action
substituted by s9456
6/2/2022