Bill > S05292

This bill prohibits the sale of firearms, rifles, shotguns, or ammunition on state property, which is defined broadly to include all property owned by the state, such as county, city, and municipal properties, as well as fairgrounds. The legislation specifically makes it unlawful for state officers, employees, operators, lessees, or licensees to contract for, authorize, or allow such sales on state-owned property or in buildings located on state property. The bill includes some exceptions, such as gun buyback events held by law enforcement agencies, sales under contracts entered into before January 1, 2026, and purchases by law enforcement agencies during their regular duties. A violation of this prohibition would be considered a class A misdemeanor, which is a criminal offense that can potentially result in up to one year in jail and a fine. The act will take effect 90 days after it becomes law, providing time for affected parties to understand and comply with the new restrictions.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5292