Bill > S06785

This bill amends the New York Penal Law to allow judges, justices, and criminal prosecutors who are legally licensed to carry concealed firearms to bring those firearms into court facilities under specific conditions. Specifically, the bill permits these legal professionals to carry a concealed firearm only when the court facility lacks magnetometers (metal detectors) and has no designated security personnel present. The provision is added as a new exception to existing laws restricting firearms in certain locations, and it is specifically limited to when these professionals are acting within the scope of their official duties. The change effectively provides an additional safety measure for judges and prosecutors by allowing them to be armed in potentially vulnerable court settings where standard security measures are not in place. The bill takes effect immediately upon passage, meaning the new provision can be implemented right away.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S6785