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This bill amends the New York penal law to add a new exemption to the restrictions on possessing firearms in sensitive locations. Specifically, the bill creates a new provision that allows retired judges from various New York courts (including the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Court of Claims, County Court, Surrogate's Court, Family Court, district and city courts) to possess firearms in sensitive locations, provided they are duly licensed to possess a pistol or revolver under section 400.00 of the penal code. This means that retired judges who have maintained a legal license to carry a firearm will now be permitted to do so in areas that are otherwise restricted, such as schools, government buildings, or other locations deemed sensitive. The bill is part of a broader set of recent New York laws regulating firearm possession, and it provides a specific carve-out for retired members of the judiciary, potentially recognizing their continued need for personal protection or their unique status within the legal system. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S234