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NY S09904

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/9/2024

Primary Sponsor

Zellnor Myrie

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the definition of "mass shooting" in Executive Law Section 835 to include incidents where at least four people are murdered or injured with a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

  • Removes redundant language from Executive Law Section 631-a that separately defined mass shooting incidents for victims' services eligibility purposes.

  • Establishes a unified definition of "mass shooting" to determine eligibility for emergency funding and response measures.

  • Takes effect immediately upon enactment.

Legislative Description

Defines the term "mass shooting" for purposes of emergency response measures and access to emergency funding as a shooting incident in which at least four people are murdered or injured with a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Last Action

REFERRED TO RULES

9/9/2024

Committee Referrals

Rules9/9/2024

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