Bill > A10561

This bill creates a civil cause of action for the manufacture, sale, or distribution of assault weapons or ghost guns within the state of New York, as well as aiding and abetting such activities or intending to do so. It provides for a civil remedy of $10,000 per violation. The bill also outlines prohibited defenses and affirmative defenses that can be used in such civil actions. Additionally, the bill states that this article may not be construed to impose liability on any speech or conduct protected by the First Amendment of the United States Constitution.