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NY S08125

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2024

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends General Business Law Section 898-a to prohibit gun industry members from marketing firearms and firearm-related products to individuals under 18 years old, with an exception for hunting-related marketing under Environmental Conservation Law Article 11.

  • Expands the definition of "reasonable controls and procedures" to include preventing marketing of firearms and firearm-related products to minors.

  • Defines "qualified product" to encompass firearms (including antique firearms), ammunition, firearm accessories, firearm precursor parts, and firearm components that are sold, manufactured, distributed, or possessed in New York state.

  • Adds new definitions for "firearm accessory," "firearm precursor part," "firearm related product," and "firearm" referencing New York Penal Law Section 265.00.

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to adopt necessary rules and regulations.

Legislative Description

Prohibits gun industry members from marketing firearms and firearm related products to minors; excepts instances where marketing is geared toward hunting purposes; establishes a private right of action for violations.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/8/2024

Committee Referrals

Codes1/8/2024

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