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NY S09456
Bill
Status
6/6/2022
Primary Sponsor
Luis Sepulveda
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AI Summary
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Amends Penal Law Section 265.00 to expand the definition of "firearm" to include any weapon containing a component designed to hold or integrate a fire control component that expels a projectile by explosive action.
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Adds a new category (f) to the firearm definition that captures weapons not otherwise defined in the statute if they contain fire control housing or structures.
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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 30 days 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
SIGNED CHAP.211
6/6/2022