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NY S09602

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/21/2022

Primary Sponsor

John Mannion

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Origin

Senate

2021-2022 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends Penal Law section 265.01-e to add a new exemption allowing persons to possess firearms, rifles, or shotguns while participating in military ceremonies, formal ceremonies with twenty-one gun salutes, or other formal ceremonies honoring those who served in an official capacity.

  • Requires prior approval from either the municipality where the ceremony will occur or the military, law enforcement, or fire prevention organization hosting the ceremony.

  • Applies only to persons not otherwise listed under existing exemptions in the law.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Allows persons participating in certain formal ceremonies to possess a firearm, rifle or shotgun, provided that such person has received prior approval from the municipality or other appropriate entity.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

11/21/2022

Committee Referrals

Rules11/21/2022

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