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NY S09529

Bill

Status

Introduced

8/12/2022

Primary Sponsor

Luis Sepulveda

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates new Penal Law § 265.67 making it unlawful for state officers, employees, operators, lessees, or licensees to contract for, authorize, or allow the sale of firearms, rifles, shotguns, or ammunition on state property, including county, city, and municipal property and fairgrounds.

  • Violation of the prohibition is classified as a class A misdemeanor.

  • Exempts gun buyback events conducted by law enforcement agencies from the prohibition.

  • Exempts firearm and ammunition sales occurring under contracts entered into before January 1, 2023.

  • Exempts purchases of firearms, rifles, shotguns, or ammunition by law enforcement agencies in the course of their regular duties.

  • Takes effect 90 days after becoming law.

Legislative Description

Prohibits the sale of a firearm, rifle, shotgun or ammunition on state property including state and county fairgrounds, and county, city and municipal property; designates offense as a class A misdemeanor.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

8/12/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules8/12/2022

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