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NY S06535
Bill
Status
3/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
James Sanders
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AI Summary
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Adds being named on the federal No Fly List (maintained by the FBI's Terrorist Screening Center) as a disqualifying factor for obtaining or renewing a firearm license in New York
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Requires the FBI to include No Fly List checks as part of the fingerprint-based background investigation conducted before issuing or renewing firearm licenses
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Amends Section 400.00 of the New York Penal Law governing firearm license eligibility and investigation procedures
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Updates gendered language throughout the statute, replacing "his or her" and "he or she" with gender-neutral terms like "such applicant"
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Takes effect immediately upon passage
Legislative Description
Prohibits persons named on the No Fly List maintained by the Terrorist Screening Center administered by the Federal Bureau of Investigation from obtaining or renewing a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms.
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES
1/7/2026