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NY A03987
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/8/2023
Primary Sponsor
William Barclay
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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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