Bill > A01304

This bill establishes comprehensive regulations for the sale, storage, and tracking of nitric acid to prevent potential misuse for explosive purposes. The legislation requires retailers to record detailed information about nitric acid purchases, including the buyer's photographic identification number, telephone number, and physical address, and mandates that these records be maintained for at least three years. Retailers must also secure nitric acid on their premises to prevent unauthorized access, with specific security measures like locked storage facilities and daily inspections. Schools and higher education institutions are required to securely store nitric acid when not in use for academic purposes, monitor its usage, and maintain records of who accesses the substance. Additionally, the bill criminalizes the online dissemination of information about manufacturing explosives using nitric acid, making such actions a class D felony. Violations of the nitric acid storage and sale requirements will be considered a class A misdemeanor. The legislative intent emphasizes preventing potential terrorist activities and protecting public safety by creating a structured approach to managing this potentially dangerous chemical. The bill will take effect on the first of September following its passage, with the Director of the State Office of Homeland Security authorized to develop implementation regulations.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1304