Bill > S01154

This bill modifies existing New York state law to allow individuals with specific firearm-related licenses to purchase ammunition without requiring dealers to contact the statewide license and record database. Specifically, the bill permits people who are licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver, purchase or possess a semi-automatic rifle, or licensed to hunt wildlife to buy ammunition more easily. Previously, ammunition sellers were required to verify a buyer's credentials through a centralized database before completing a sale. The bill amends sections of the penal law to remove the requirement that ammunition dealers check the statewide license and record database when selling to individuals with these specific types of licenses. By streamlining the ammunition purchasing process for licensed individuals, the bill aims to reduce administrative burden on both sellers and licensed gun owners. The changes will take effect 30 days after the bill becomes law, maintaining the existing statewide license database but creating an exception for certain licensed individuals when purchasing ammunition.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S1154