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NY S05853

NY S05853
Establishes the crime of criminal possession of a flamethrower as a class E felony.


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Introduced
03/03/2025
In Committee
03/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

2025-2026 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to adding possession of a flamethrower to the crime of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree

AI Summary

This bill establishes criminal possession of a flamethrower as a class E felony in New York State, while providing specific definitions and exceptions. The legislation defines a "flamethrower" as a device capable of projecting a stream of burning fuel at least three feet, and creates detailed definitions for related terms like "historical flamethrower" and "significant components". The bill specifically exempts historical flamethrowers (those with at least five significant components manufactured before 1966), flamethrowers used for agricultural or construction purposes, and flamethrowers lawfully acquired before the law's effective date. The bill also explicitly allows for the manufacture, remanufacture, restoration, or alteration of flamethrower components. By classifying unauthorized flamethrower possession as a class E felony, the legislation aims to regulate and restrict the private possession of these potentially dangerous devices while providing reasonable exceptions for specific uses and historical preservation.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

REFERRED TO CODES (on 03/03/2025)

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