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NY A10513
NY A10513Imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition to be deposited into the gun violence impact fund; establishes the gun violence impact fund; authorizes the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund.
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Introduced
05/31/2022
05/31/2022
In Committee
05/31/2022
05/31/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2022
12/31/2022
Introduced Session
2021-2022 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the tax law, in relation to imposing an excise tax on the sale of ammunition; to amend the state finance law, in relation to establishing the gun violence impact fund; and to amend the executive law, in relation to authorizing the director of the office of victim services to administer grants from the gun violence impact fund
AI Summary
This bill imposes an excise tax on the sale of ammunition, with the revenue deposited into the newly established "Gun Violence Impact Fund." The bill authorizes the Director of the Office of Victim Services to administer grants from this fund to support qualified recipients, which includes state residents who were victims of gun violence or their immediate family members. The grants can cover medical or funeral expenses, mental health resources, and other expenses as determined by the Director. The bill also outlines specific criteria for eligibility and limitations on the use of the funds.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
referred to ways and means (on 05/31/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2021/A10513 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=A10513&term=2021&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#A10513 |
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