Bill > A04760

This bill defines a "mass shooting" for the purposes of emergency response measures and access to emergency funding as an incident where at least four people are murdered or injured with a firearm, rifle, or shotgun. The legislation amends the existing executive law to expand the definition of a mass shooting from previously only including incidents where four or more people were murdered to now also including incidents where four or more people are injured by firearms. This change will potentially allow more shooting incidents to qualify for emergency services and funding, broadening the scope of support available to communities affected by gun violence. The bill aligns the definition across different sections of the executive law, ensuring consistency in how mass shootings are characterized for emergency response purposes. The amendment takes effect immediately upon passage, meaning that state agencies can begin applying the new, more inclusive definition right away.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A4760