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NY A01962
NY A01962Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.
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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Crossed Over
06/11/2025
06/11/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to enacting "Francesco's law"; to amend the executive law, in relation to annual reports by the New York state office of gun violence prevention; and providing for the repeal of certain provisions of the penal law relating to safely storing rifles, shotguns, and firearms
AI Summary
This bill, known as "Francesco's law," establishes new provisions for the safe storage of rifles, shotguns, and firearms to prevent access by minors (individuals under 18) or prohibited persons (those legally barred from possessing firearms). The bill modifies existing penal law to require gun owners to securely lock firearms or render them incapable of being fired when not under their direct control, including when stored in vehicles. It introduces a new criminal offense for failing to safely store firearms when a minor or prohibited person is likely to gain access, which is classified as a class A misdemeanor. The law provides exceptions for situations involving unlawful entry or self-defense, and does not restrict access to firearms for specific lawful purposes such as hunting or authorized youth activities. Additionally, the bill requires the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to collect and analyze data on injuries or deaths of minors resulting from unsafe firearm storage, and mandates that individuals found in violation of the safe storage requirements receive educational materials about proper firearm storage. The bill aims to reduce accidental shootings and unauthorized access to firearms by minors and individuals prohibited from possessing weapons.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (50)
Khaleel Anderson (D)*,
George Alvarez (D),
Michael Benedetto (D),
Rodneyse Bichotte Hermelyn (D),
Chris Burdick (D),
Noah Burroughs (D),
Patrick Carroll (D),
Monique Chandler-Waterman (D),
William Colton (D),
Catalina Cruz (D),
Brian Cunningham (D),
Landon Dais (D),
Jeffrey Dinowitz (D),
Harvey Epstein (D),
Eddie Gibbs (D),
Deborah Glick (D),
Jessica González-Rojas (D),
Judy Griffin (D),
Andrew Hevesi (D),
Chantel Jackson (D),
Jonathan Jacobson (D),
Rebecca Kassay (D),
Micah Lasher (D),
Charles Lavine (D),
Dana Levenberg (D),
Jen Lunsford (D),
Steve Otis (D),
Amy Paulin (D),
Crystal Peoples-Stokes (D),
Phil Ramos (D),
Gabriella Romero (D),
Linda Rosenthal (D),
Nily Rozic (D),
Nader Sayegh (D),
Thomas Schiavoni (D),
Rebecca Seawright (D),
Maryjane Shimsky (D),
Jo Anne Simon (D),
Tony Simone (D),
Michaelle Solages (D),
Phil Steck (D),
Steve Stern (D),
Yudelka Tapia (D),
Al Taylor (D),
Emerita Torres (D),
Latrice Walker (D),
David Weprin (D),
Aron Wieder (D),
John Zaccaro (D),
Stefani Zinerman (D),
Last Action
ordered to third reading cal.75 (on 01/07/2026)
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