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NY A08895

Bill

Status

Introduced

6/11/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Benedetto

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Origin

Assembly

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • Shooting ranges must be fully enclosed with proper sound abatement, and any bomb detonations must occur in fully enclosed areas

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Local Governments6/11/2025

Full Bill Text

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