Bill > S02021

This bill amends Section 400.00 of the New York Penal Law to expand firearm licensing provisions, specifically modifying the language around how individuals with firearm licenses can carry weapons. Under the proposed change, licensed individuals would now be permitted to possess and carry firearms both openly and concealed, without restrictions related to their employment or specific location of possession, while still being subject to existing state and federal legal limitations. The modification adds the words "possess, and" and "openly or" to the existing statute, effectively broadening the scope of firearm carry rights for licensed individuals. The bill is set to take effect on the first of November following its passage, with immediate authorization for developing any necessary implementing regulations. This change represents a significant adjustment to New York's firearm licensing framework, potentially making it easier for licensed gun owners to carry their weapons in a wider variety of settings and manners.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S2021