Bill > A00457

This bill amends New York state penal law to create specific exemptions for private investigators and security guards regarding weapon possession in sensitive locations. The legislation allows private investigators licensed under Article 7 of the General Business Law to carry a firearm while traveling to and from work, during the course of their employment, and at any necessary and appropriate location during work hours. Similarly, it clarifies that security guards registered under Article 7-A of the General Business Law who have been granted a special armed registration card may also possess a firearm while traveling to and from work and while at their employment location during work hours. These changes modify existing restrictions on weapon possession in sensitive areas, providing more flexibility for these specific professional categories who may require firearms as part of their job responsibilities. The bill goes into effect immediately upon passage, offering immediate legal protection for private investigators and security guards in terms of their ability to carry firearms during work-related activities.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A457