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NY S00743

NY S00743
Includes rifles and shotguns in required warnings to consumers regarding the risk of death or suicide in homes where such weapons are present.


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Introduced
01/08/2025
In Committee
02/03/2025
Crossed Over
03/19/2025
Passed
03/31/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
04/03/2025

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to requiring warnings regarding rifles and shotguns; and to amend a chapter of the laws of 2024 amending the penal law relating to warnings to be posted and provided by firearms dealers, as proposed in legislative bills numbers S.6649 and A. 2882, in relation to making certain technical corrections thereto

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York State Penal Law to expand required consumer warnings about firearms to specifically include rifles and shotguns, in addition to existing firearm warning requirements. The bill mandates that firearms dealers post and distribute warnings at their sales locations, stating in large, bold print that "ACCESS TO A RIFLE, SHOTGUN, OR FIREARM IN THE HOME SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASES THE RISK OF SUICIDE, DEATH DURING DOMESTIC DISPUTES, AND/OR UNINTENTIONAL DEATHS TO CHILDREN, HOUSEHOLD MEMBERS AND OTHERS." Dealers must display these warnings at the entrance and in sales areas, provide a written copy to purchasers, and licensing officers must include the same warning when issuing or amending firearm licenses. The warning also includes the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline number (988). Violations of these requirements can result in fines up to $1,000 or imprisonment up to fifteen days, with each day of non-compliance considered a separate offense. The bill includes a severability clause ensuring that if any part of the law is found invalid, the rest of the law remains in effect, and it is designed to take effect simultaneously with a related existing firearms dealer warning law.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.114 (on 04/03/2025)

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