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NY S09530
Bill
Status
8/15/2022
Primary Sponsor
Pamela Helming
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AI Summary
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Amends Penal Law Section 265.01-e to clarify that firearms restrictions do not apply to establishments with a primary purpose of facilitating sport shooting and target practice activities.
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Exempts on-premises alcohol and cannabis consumption establishments from firearm restrictions when the establishment's primary purpose is sport shooting and target practice.
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Allows otherwise lawful possession of firearms, rifles, or shotguns at performance venues, theaters, stadiums, museums, gaming facilities, and similar locations when possessed for participating in shooting sports, including practice and competition.
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Corrects technical grammatical errors in existing law by changing "on-premise" to "on-premises."
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Takes effect immediately, or on the same date as Chapter 371 of the Laws of 2022 if that law 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 RULES
8/15/2022