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NY S08163
NY S08163Creates a civil cause of action for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of assault weapons or ghost guns within the state; aiding and abetting such manufacture, sale or distribution; intending to aid and abet in such manufacture, sale or distribution; or transporting or importing such weapons into the state; provides for a civil remedy of ten thousand dollars per violation.
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Introduced
01/27/2022
01/27/2022
In Committee
01/27/2022
01/27/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
Creates a civil cause of action for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of assault weapons or ghost guns within the state; aiding and abetting such manufacture, sale or distribution; intending to aid and abet in such manufacture, sale or distribution; or transporting or importing such weapons into the state; provides for a civil remedy of ten thousand dollars per violation.
AI Summary
This bill creates a civil cause of action against anyone who manufactures, distributes, sells, aids and abets, intends to aid and abet, or transports or imports assault weapons or ghost guns (unregistered firearms) within the state of New York. The bill provides for a civil remedy of at least $10,000 per violation, as well as injunctive relief and attorney's fees. The bill also outlines prohibited defenses and affirmative defenses that can be used in such lawsuits. The bill is intended to address the issue of illegal firearms within the state.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
PRINT NUMBER 8163A (on 08/12/2022)
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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/S8163 | 01/28/2022 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08163&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08163A | 08/13/2022 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S08163&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S08163 | 01/28/2022 |
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