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NY S05476

NY S05476
Imposes 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
03/06/2023
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 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 a new "Gun Violence Impact Fund." The bill establishes this fund and authorizes the Director of the Office of Victim Services to administer grants from the fund to assist victims of gun violence and their immediate family members with medical, funeral, mental health, and other related expenses. The tax rates would be reviewed and adjusted annually to account for inflation. The provisions of the bill would take effect on the first day of the quarterly sales tax period following 90 days after it becomes law.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

REFERRED TO BUDGET AND REVENUE (on 01/03/2024)

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