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NY A10701
Bill
Status
9/9/2022
Primary Sponsor
Jeff Gallahan
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AI Summary
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Amends Penal Law Section 265.01-e to clarify that establishments licensed for on-premises alcohol or cannabis consumption are prohibited from firearm possession only if sport shooting and target practice is not their primary purpose.
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Modifies restrictions on firearm possession at venues hosting performance, art, entertainment, gaming, or sporting events (theaters, stadiums, museums, concert venues, etc.) to allow otherwise lawful possession when used for participating in shooting sports, including practice and competition.
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Corrects the spelling of "on-premise" to "on-premises" in relevant sections of the penal law.
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Takes effect immediately, or on the same date as Chapter 371 of the Laws of 2022 if that chapter has not yet taken effect.
Legislative Description
Authorizes the possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle in certain sport shooting and target practice facilities; provides that current restrictions on possession of a firearm, shotgun or rifle shall not include otherwise lawful possession for the purpose of participating in shooting sports, including practice and competition.
Last Action
referred to codes
9/9/2022