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NY A03314

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Jeffrey Dinowitz

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all firearm, rifle, and shotgun owners in New York to obtain and maintain liability insurance prior to ownership and license issuance, covering damages from negligent use.
  • Assigns the superintendent of financial services authority to determine insurance amounts and promulgate regulations setting forth requirements, terms, and coverage.
  • Establishes violations for failure to maintain insurance as a violation punishable by fines of $150 to $1,500 and immediate revocation of registration, license, and firearm ownership privileges.
  • Exempts peace officers, police officers, and active military members authorized to carry firearms from the insurance requirement.
  • Provides a 90-day compliance period for current firearm owners after the superintendent issues regulations, with the act taking effect 90 days after enactment.

Legislative Description

Requires liability insurance for owners of firearms, rifles and shotguns.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/3/2024

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/2/2023

Full Bill Text

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