Bill > S05466

This bill amends New York's penal law to expand firearm possession permissions for certain federal law enforcement officers and retired federal law enforcement officers in restricted and sensitive locations. Specifically, the bill adds two new provisions: first, it allows retired federal law enforcement officers who have obtained a local pistol or revolver license to possess firearms in places where they were previously prohibited, and second, it permits active federal law enforcement officers who qualify under the Federal Law Enforcement Officers Safety Act (LEOSA) to carry firearms in similar locations. The bill also provides a formal definition of "federal law enforcement officer" as any United States officer, agent, or employee legally authorized to prevent, detect, investigate, or prosecute federal law violations and who is authorized to carry a firearm in the performance of their duties. By making these changes, the legislation aims to provide more consistent firearm carrying rights for federal law enforcement personnel, both active and retired, while maintaining local licensing requirements for retired officers. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S5466