Bill > A07983

This bill amends New York's penal law to prohibit ammunition sales to individuals who are legally barred from purchasing ammunition. Specifically, the bill requires that an ammunition background check be denied if the purchaser falls into one of three categories: (1) they are prohibited from possessing a shotgun or rifle under New York state law, (2) they are prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal law (specifically subsection (g) of section 922 of Title 18 of the United States Code), or (3) they are subject to a temporary or final extreme risk protection order (ERPO) issued under Article 63-A of New York's civil practice law and rules. An extreme risk protection order is a legal mechanism that allows courts to temporarily remove firearms from individuals deemed to be a potential threat to themselves or others. The bill aims to prevent potentially dangerous individuals from obtaining ammunition by expanding existing background check restrictions, and it would take effect immediately upon becoming law.

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https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7983