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NY A03359

NY A03359
Establishes the crime of falsely filing an extreme risk protection order to be punishable as a class E felony.


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Introduced
02/02/2023
In Committee
01/03/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law and the civil practice law and rules, in relation to falsely filing an extreme risk protection order

AI Summary

This bill establishes the crime of falsely filing an extreme risk protection order, which is punishable as a class E felony. Specifically, the bill amends the Penal Law and the Civil Practice Law and Rules to make it a crime for any person to use information they know to be false to file an application for an extreme risk protection order. The extreme risk protection order is a legal mechanism that allows courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals who pose a significant risk of harm to themselves or others.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

held for consideration in codes (on 05/07/2024)

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