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NY A08895
Bill
Status
6/11/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Benedetto
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AI Summary
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Municipal shooting ranges, including those used for law enforcement training, would be restricted to operating only between 8 a.m. and 8 p.m. and limited to one weekend per month
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Shooting ranges must be fully enclosed with proper sound abatement, and any bomb detonations must occur in fully enclosed areas
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Noise levels from small arms fire must comply with local noise control laws, or if none apply, cannot exceed 90 dB(A) for one hour or 80 dB(A) for eight hours, measured 100 feet outside the property boundary
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The Department of Health, with assistance from the Department of Environmental Conservation, must conduct a study on contaminants and pollutants in ground and water adjacent to municipal shooting ranges
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A written report of findings must be delivered to the governor and legislature within one year, along with a remediation plan if needed to be posted on the department's website
Legislative Description
Relates to the regulation of municipal shooting ranges, including limiting the hours of operation and addressing noise pollution; directs the department of health to conduct a study describing the contaminants and other pollutants in the ground and water bodies adjacent to certain shooting ranges.
Last Action
referred to local governments
1/7/2026