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NY A08260

NY A08260
Imposes an excise tax on the gross receipts of the sales of firearms, major components of firearms and ammunition; establishes the gun violence prevention and school safety fund.


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Introduced
11/15/2023
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 and the penal law, in relation to an excise tax on the sale of firearms and ammunition; and to amend the state finance law, in relation to creating a gun violence prevention and school safety fund

AI Summary

This bill imposes an 11% excise tax on the gross receipts of the retail sales of firearms, major components of firearms, and ammunition by licensed firearms dealers, firearms manufacturers, and ammunition sellers. The bill establishes a Gun Violence Prevention and School Safety Fund to support various initiatives related to school safety, firearm relinquishment, victims of gun violence, and research and education on gun violence prevention. The bill also requires the Division of State Police to provide a list of licensed firearms dealers, manufacturers, and ammunition sellers to the Department of Taxation and Finance for the purpose of administering the excise tax.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (24)

Last Action

referred to ways and means (on 01/03/2024)

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