Bill > S00478

This bill makes several changes to New York state laws regarding firearms, mental health reporting, and licensing. It authorizes the transfer of certain legally possessed weapons from a deceased person's estate to an immediate family member, expanding existing provisions for weapon inheritance. The bill modifies mental health professional reporting requirements by mandating that when a mental health professional determines a person is likely to cause serious harm to themselves or others, they must report this to the director of community services, who will then report to the division of criminal justice services. The bill also requires that when such a report is sent, the person must be notified in writing, including information about their right to petition for relief from firearm disability restrictions. Additionally, the legislation updates various administrative processes related to firearm licenses, including changes to how license applications are filed, investigated, and maintained, and eliminates certain existing provisions about ammunition seller regulations. The bill aims to enhance public safety by improving information sharing between mental health professionals and law enforcement while providing clearer guidelines for firearm ownership, transfer, and licensing processes.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S478