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NY S03981
Bill
Status
Introduced
1/31/2025
Primary Sponsor
Kevin Parker
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AI Summary
- Requires all firearm license applicants to provide notarized proof of a passed drug test and mental health evaluation by a licensed physician
- Mandates completion of a five-hour firearms safety course and passing a live firing test with at least 90% accuracy at a shooting range using the type of firearm being purchased
- Requires proof of purchase of a safe storage depository (locked safe or secure container) for firearms and ammunition before a license can be issued
- Establishes that rifle and shotgun purchases require obtaining a hunting license under the Environmental Conservation Law, with additional screening requirements
- Requires fingerprinting, criminal background checks through both state Division of Criminal Justice Services and FBI, and investigation of mental health records before license issuance
- Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for regulatory implementation
Legislative Description
Relates to establishing additional requirements to purchase a firearm, shotgun or rifle; requires a person to apply for a hunting license prior to the purchase of a shotgun or rifle; establishes additional requirements for all firearms, shotguns and rifles including taking a five hour gun safety course and exam, passing a shooting range test with 90% accuracy, providing notarized proof of a passed drug test and mental health evaluation, providing proof of purchase of firearm and ammunition safe storage depositories and passing a criminal background check.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026
Committee Referrals
Codes1/31/2025
Full Bill Text
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