Bill > A05597

This bill amends the New York penal law to clarify and expand provisions allowing persons to possess firearms during certain formal ceremonies, specifically military or honor-related events. The bill modifies existing law to explicitly permit individuals to carry firearms during ceremonies like funerals, honor guards, and twenty-one gun salutes that commemorate people who have served their municipality, state, or country in an official capacity. Importantly, the bill requires that participants obtain prior approval either from the municipality where the ceremony will take place or from the military, law enforcement, or fire prevention organization hosting the event. This change aims to provide clearer guidelines for firearm possession during ceremonial events while ensuring oversight and approval from appropriate authorities. The amendment is specifically designed to allow firearm possession for honorific purposes in controlled, approved settings, distinguishing these circumstances from general firearm restrictions.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A5597