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NY S00733
Bill
Status
1/6/2021
Primary Sponsor
Alessandra Biaggi
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AI Summary
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Prohibits firearm retailers from advertising rifles, shotguns, or firearms in newspapers, magazines, radio, television, or electronic media for purposes of offensive assault, homicide, or related offenses under Penal Law Article 125.
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Exempts advertisements of firearms for recreation, hunting, self-defense, or other legal uses from the prohibition.
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Defines "offensive assault" as intentionally initiating and inflicting physical harm onto others.
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Applies to any person, firm, or corporation engaged in retail sales of firearms as defined in Penal Law Section 265.00.
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment.
Legislative Description
Prohibits the advertisement of firearms as combat weapons; exempts the advertisement of such rifles, shotguns, or firearms for the purposes of recreation, hunting, self-defense or other legal uses of such firearms.
Last Action
RECOMMIT, ENACTING CLAUSE STRICKEN
7/22/2022