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NY S01472

Bill

Status

Engrossed

6/9/2025

Primary Sponsor

Sean Ryan

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Removes the Division of Criminal Justice Services from the list of entities that can independently issue certificates for instructors in small arms practice
  • Requires all existing instructor certifications issued under the affected categories to expire on December 31, 2028
  • Mandates that instructors seeking recertification after December 31, 2028 must meet new standards and curriculum developed by the Division of Criminal Justice Services
  • Directs the Division of Criminal Justice Services, working with the State Police Superintendent, to create minimum standards and curricula for certifying firearms instructors
  • Preserves certification authority for military officers, National Rifle Association, Department of Environmental Conservation agents, and 4-H certified shooting sports instructors

Legislative Description

Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2028 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the division of criminal justice services.

Last Action

referred to codes

6/9/2025

Committee Referrals

Codes6/9/2025
Rules6/9/2025
Finance1/27/2025
Codes1/10/2025

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