Bill > A01191

This bill, known as the "safer weapons, safer homes act," mandates that the division of criminal justice services, a state agency responsible for criminal justice matters, conduct a study to assess the technological feasibility of "personalized firearms." A personalized firearm is defined as a pistol or revolver with a built-in, unchangeable feature that prevents it from being fired unless activated by its lawful owner or another authorized user, meaning someone the owner has permitted to use it. The study, which must be completed within two years of the bill's effective date, will establish performance standards, qualification criteria, and testing methods to determine if personalized firearms are technologically viable and will identify specific firearm models that meet this definition. Upon completion, the division will report its findings, including the results of the study, to the governor and legislative leaders.

Budget and Finance, Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1191