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NY A05611

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/18/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nikki Lucas

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires all firearm owners in New York to obtain and continuously maintain liability insurance of at least $1 million covering damages from negligent use of the firearm

  • Failure to maintain required insurance results in immediate revocation of the owner's registration, license, and any privilege to own the firearm

  • Firearm owners remain legally responsible for a lost or stolen firearm until they report the loss or theft to local police or sheriff

  • Current firearm owners must obtain the required insurance within 30 days of the law's effective date

  • Exempts peace officers, police officers, and active duty military personnel who are authorized to carry firearms

Legislative Description

Requires owners of firearms to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars.

Last Action

referred to insurance

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Insurance2/18/2025

Full Bill Text

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