Bill > S07302

This bill modifies the recertification process for firearms licenses in New York State, focusing on how licensees' personal information is handled and protected. The bill updates the existing penal law to provide more options for individuals to keep their application information private by allowing them to request an exception from public disclosure. Licensees can now request an exception based on potential safety risks, such as being a law enforcement officer, having an order of protection, being a witness in a criminal proceeding, or believing their safety could be endangered by public disclosure. If an exception is granted, the applicant's information will be maintained separately and not be publicly available. The bill also maintains the existing requirements for license holders to provide basic personal and firearm information during recertification, such as name, address, date of birth, and details about owned firearms. For certain counties like Nassau, Suffolk, and Westchester, licenses will continue to expire every three to five years, and failure to recertify can result in license revocation. The bill uses gender-neutral language and provides a mechanism for individuals to challenge a denial of their exception request through the court system.

Housing and Urban Affairs

https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7302