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NY S00418
Bill
Status
1/8/2025
Primary Sponsor
Michael Gianaris
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AI Summary
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Prohibits any person from purchasing or taking possession of more than one firearm from a dealer within any 30-day period, classified as a class A misdemeanor
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Makes it illegal for firearms dealers to sell or transfer a firearm to anyone who has already purchased a firearm within the previous 30 days
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Exempts law enforcement, corrections officers, military personnel, federal officials, licensed manufacturers/importers/dealers, gunsmiths, and common carriers from the one-gun-per-month restriction
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Allows an exception for individuals whose firearm was stolen or lost, provided they supply an official police report documenting the loss within 30 days of attempting to purchase a replacement
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Requires firearms dealers to request approval from the Division of Criminal Justice Services before any sale and report completed sales within 24 hours
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Permits local governments to enact more restrictive laws regarding firearm purchase limits
Legislative Description
Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026