Bill > S06395

This bill establishes a new excise tax on ammunition sales in New York, with different tax rates depending on the ammunition's caliber (two cents per projectile for .22 caliber or less, and five cents per projectile for all other ammunition). The bill creates a new "gun violence impact fund" that will receive the revenue from this ammunition tax, which can be used to provide grants to victims of gun violence or their immediate family members. The director of the office of victim services will administer these grants, which can cover expenses such as medical costs, funeral expenses, and mental health resources. Grants will only be available to New York state residents who were victims of gunshot injuries, and will not be awarded to individuals responsible for their own injuries or to cover expenses already paid by insurance. The tax rates will be reviewed annually and adjusted for inflation, and the bill will take effect on the first day of the quarterly sales tax period following 90 days after becoming law. The bill aims to generate funding to support victims impacted by gun violence and provide financial assistance for their recovery and related expenses.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6395