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NY A10337
Bill
Status
Introduced
2/20/2026
Primary Sponsor
Brian Miller
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AI Summary
- Removes the expanded "good moral character" definition for firearm license applicants that required demonstrating "essential character, temperament and judgement necessary to be entrusted with a weapon"
- Eliminates requirements for concealed carry license applicants to submit social media accounts, provide four character references, list household members, and complete in-person interviews with licensing officers
- Repeals mandatory 16-hour firearms training course requirement for concealed carry licenses and reduces license recertification from every 3 years back to every 5 years
- Restores "proper cause" standard for concealed carry licenses, requiring applicants to demonstrate a specific need rather than allowing permits "without regard to employment or place of possession"
- Changes "body armor" references throughout law to "body vest" and narrows the definition to specific bullet-resistant soft body armor meeting minimum threat level standards
Legislative Description
Relates to licensing and other provisions relating to firearms.
Last Action
referred to codes
2/20/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes2/20/2026
Full Bill Text
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