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NY S01895

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/14/2025

Primary Sponsor

Thomas O'Mara

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Expands eligibility for concealed carry pistol/revolver licenses from justices and judges in specific courts to any justice or judge of any court in New York State
  • Removes current restriction limiting this authorization to Supreme Court justices in the first or second judicial departments
  • Removes current restriction limiting this authorization to judges of New York City civil court or criminal court
  • Allows qualifying judges and justices to carry concealed firearms in courthouses when read with existing Penal Law section 265.01-e
  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Authorizes any justice or judge in the state to obtain a license to have and carry concealed a pistol or revolver; such amendments allow such justices and judges to carry concealed in the courthouse, when read in conjunction with existing language in paragraph (g) of subdivision 3 of section 265.01-e of the penal law.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/14/2025

Full Bill Text

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