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NY A03987

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/8/2023

Primary Sponsor

William Barclay

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Origin

Assembly

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Proposes amendment to Article 1 of the New York State Constitution by adding new Section 19
  • New constitutional section would read: "A well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state, the right of the people to keep and bear arms cannot be infringed"
  • Amendment requires referral to the first regular legislative session convening after the next general election of assembly members
  • Proposed amendment must be published for 3 months prior to the election in accordance with Article 19, Section 1 of the New York Constitution
  • Introduced February 8, 2023 with multi-sponsor support from assembly members across multiple districts

Legislative Description

Relates to the right of the people to bear and keep arms.

Last Action

opinion referred to judiciary

1/26/2024

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/26/2024
Codes1/3/2024
Judiciary3/1/2023
Codes2/8/2023

Full Bill Text

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