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NY S05466
Bill
Status
2/21/2025
Primary Sponsor
Leroy Comrie
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AI Summary
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Allows active federal law enforcement officers who qualify under the federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (18 U.S.C. 926c) to carry firearms in New York's restricted locations
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Permits retired federal law enforcement officers who obtain a pistol or revolver license through their local licensing authority to possess firearms in both restricted and sensitive locations
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Adds a new definition of "federal law enforcement officer" to the penal law, covering any U.S. officer, agent, or employee authorized to prevent, detect, investigate, or prosecute federal law violations and carry a gun in that duty
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Amends sections 265.01-e (sensitive locations) and 265.01-d (restricted locations) of the penal law to add these exemptions to existing firearm restrictions
Legislative Description
Permits certain federal law enforcement officers and retired officers to possess firearms, rifles and shotguns in restricted and sensitive locations.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026