NY A09203

Proposes a constitutional amendment adding a new Section 20 to Article 1 of the New York State Constitution

Establishes that "the right of the people to keep and bear arms cannot be infringed," mirroring language from the Second Amendment to the U.S. Constitution

Includes the prefatory clause stating "a well regulated militia being necessary to the security of a free state"

Requires the amendment to be referred to the first regular legislative session after the next general election of Assembly members, per Article 19 of the state constitution

Must be published for 3 months prior to the election before it can be submitted to voters for ratification