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NY S06121
Bill
Status
6/9/2025
Primary Sponsor
Shelley Mayer
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AI Summary
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Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services, in consultation with the Department of Health, to develop model content by July 1, 2026 explaining New York's child access prevention laws and firearm safe storage requirements under Penal Law sections 265.45 and 265.50
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Mandates all counties submit county- and local-specific firearm storage laws and regulations to the division by May 1, 2026, with annual updates each May 1 thereafter
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Directs all school districts and charter schools to provide written notice of the firearm safety information to parents and guardians at the start of each school year beginning July 1, 2026, with late enrollees receiving notice within one week
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Requires model content to be produced in English and common non-English languages spoken in the state, and published on the division's website
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Grants immunity from civil liability to schools, school districts, and the division for damages related to providing notice using the official model content
Legislative Description
Requires the preparation and dissemination of written materials regarding child access prevention and the safe storage of firearms; establishes such information shall be provided to students and/or persons in a parental relationship to such students at the beginning of each semester or quarter of the regular school year beginning on and after July 1, 2026.
Last Action
ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
2/26/2026