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NY S07236

Bill

Status

Introduced

4/4/2025

Primary Sponsor

Michael Gianaris

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Origin

Senate

2025-2026 General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Requires denial of ammunition background checks for individuals prohibited from possessing shotguns or rifles under New York penal law

  • Prohibits ammunition sales to persons barred from firearm possession under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g)), which includes felons, domestic violence offenders, and certain other categories

  • Blocks ammunition purchases by individuals subject to temporary or final extreme risk protection orders (red flag orders) under New York's civil practice law

  • Amends Section 400.03 of the penal law by adding a new subdivision 9 establishing these restrictions

  • Takes effect immediately upon passage

Legislative Description

Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules.

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES

1/7/2026

Committee Referrals

Codes1/7/2026
Rules6/13/2025
Codes4/4/2025

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