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NY S00418

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/8/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • Exempts law enforcement, corrections officers, military personnel, federal officials, licensed manufacturers/importers/dealers, gunsmiths, and common carriers from the one-gun-per-month restriction

  • 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

  • Requires firearms dealers to request approval from the Division of Criminal Justice Services before any sale and report completed sales within 24 hours

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Codes1/8/2025

Full Bill Text

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