Bill > A02548

This bill amends the New York penal law to create an exemption for large capacity ammunition feeding devices (which typically refers to magazines that can hold more than a standard number of rounds) manufactured before September 13, 1994. Specifically, the bill adds a new paragraph to section 265.20 of the penal law that would permit possession of such ammunition feeding devices if they were produced prior to that date. The legislation appears to provide a grandfather clause for older large capacity magazines, potentially allowing gun owners to retain ammunition feeding devices that might otherwise be restricted under current law. The bill is retroactive, with the provisions deemed to have been in effect since January 15, 2014, suggesting it is intended to clarify or modify existing regulations regarding firearm accessories. The immediate effective date indicates the legislature wants this change to take effect as soon as possible.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A2548