Bill > A03443

This bill amends the New York state military law to authorize members of the organized militia (state military personnel) to carry service-issued firearms while on duty at recruiting centers, overriding any existing laws, rules, or regulations that might previously have prohibited such action. Specifically, the bill directs the adjutant general (the senior military officer responsible for state military forces) to permit military personnel assigned to recruiting centers to carry their standard-issue firearms while performing their recruitment duties. The legislation appears to be a response to concerns about the safety of military recruitment personnel, potentially in reaction to past incidents of violence at military recruiting locations. The bill would take effect immediately upon passage, allowing for prompt implementation of the new firearms authorization policy.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A3443