Bill > S03481

This bill removes ammunition sales and ammunition-related provisions from existing background check requirements in New York state law. Specifically, the bill eliminates the need for background checks when purchasing ammunition, deletes references to ammunition from various sections of the executive law, and repeals the background check fund established in 2022. The changes affect how the state's Division of Criminal Justice Services implements background checks, removing ammunition from the scope of the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) processes. The bill modifies existing legal provisions to exclude ammunition from background check requirements, database tracking, and reporting mechanisms. Importantly, the bill maintains background check requirements for firearm purchases while specifically removing similar requirements for ammunition sales. The bill also stipulates that any costs associated with creating or maintaining databases or bureaus related to background checks shall be borne entirely by the state and not passed on to consumers or retailers through new fees or taxes. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage, effectively rolling back ammunition-related background check regulations that were previously implemented.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S3481