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NY S02731

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/22/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Ortt

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Amends the penal law to remove colleges and universities from the definition of "school grounds" where criminal possession of a weapon applies
  • Eliminates the felony charge for possessing rifles, shotguns, or firearms on college or university buildings or grounds
  • Maintains the Class E felony prohibition on weapon possession at K-12 schools and on school buses without written authorization
  • Removes the specific exemption that previously existed only for forestry lands owned by SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry at Syracuse University
  • Would take effect on the first of November following enactment

Legislative Description

Allows rifles, shotguns, and firearms on college and university campuses.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/22/2025

Full Bill Text

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