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NY A07983
Bill
Status
4/16/2025
Primary Sponsor
Jeffrey Dinowitz
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AI Summary
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Requires denial of ammunition background checks for individuals prohibited from possessing shotguns or rifles under New York penal law
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Blocks ammunition sales to persons prohibited under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)), which includes felons, domestic violence offenders, and other restricted categories
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Prohibits ammunition purchases by individuals subject to temporary or final extreme risk protection orders (red flag orders) under Article 63-A of the civil practice law and rules
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Amends Section 400.03 of the penal law by adding a new subdivision 9 establishing these restrictions
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Takes effect immediately upon enactment
Legislative Description
Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules.
Last Action
advanced to third reading cal.274
2/26/2026