Bill > A01075

This bill modifies existing criminal procedure law to change how adolescent offenders are handled when they are illegally in possession of a loaded firearm. Specifically, the bill removes language that previously allowed adolescent offenders who "displayed" a firearm to be transferred to family court, and instead focuses on those who were "illegally in possession of a loaded firearm" as defined by penal law. By making this change, the bill effectively narrows the circumstances under which an adolescent offender can be removed to family court, potentially treating such cases more seriously by keeping them within the criminal court system. The modification appears to be part of a broader effort to address youth firearm possession, making the legal handling of such cases more precise. The bill is set to take effect on the first of November following its passage into law, giving courts and legal systems time to prepare for the implementation of these changes.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1075