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NY S03833
Bill
Status
1/30/2025
Primary Sponsor
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
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AI Summary
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Legalizes possession of electronic dart guns and stun guns for self-defense on property a person owns, leases, or resides at, as well as within business establishments they own or lease
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Prohibits possession by persons under 18, those convicted of a felony in New York, or anyone convicted of any assault crime in any state
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Requires the Department of Health to develop regulations including maximum allowable electrical charge and mandatory warning labels on devices
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Authorizes sales only through licensed firearms dealers or vendors approved by the Superintendent of State Police, with purchasers limited to two devices per transaction and required to provide proof of age and sworn statements of no felony/assault convictions
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Creates a class D felony for using an electronic dart gun or stun gun against a police or peace officer to prevent them from performing lawful duties
Legislative Description
Relates to allowing the possession and sale of electronic dart guns and electronic stun guns for self-defense; adds such weapons in the definition of obstructing governmental administration by means of a self-defense spray device.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/30/2025