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NY S04388

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Rachel May

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Prohibits gun industry members from designing or marketing firearms and firearm-related products to individuals under age 18, with an exception for marketing related to lawful hunting purposes under the environmental conservation law

  • Adds "preventing the marketing of firearms and firearm related products to individuals under the age of eighteen" to the definition of "reasonable controls and procedures" that gun industry members must maintain

  • Defines "firearm related product" broadly to include firearms, ammunition, firearm precursor parts, components, and accessories sold, manufactured, distributed, or possessed in New York state

  • Defines "firearm accessory" as any attachment designed to alter or enhance firing capabilities, lethality, or a shooter's ability to hold and use a firearm

  • Takes effect 180 days after becoming law, with immediate authorization for agencies to develop necessary implementing regulations

Legislative Description

Prohibits gun industry members from marketing firearms and firearm related products to minors; excepts instances where marketing is geared toward hunting purposes; establishes a private right of action for violations.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes2/4/2025

Full Bill Text

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