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NY S09338
NY S09338Establishes a ten business day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person.
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Introduced
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
In Committee
03/03/2026
03/03/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2025-2026 General Assembly
Bill Summary
AN ACT to amend the penal law and the general business law, in relation to establishing a waiting period before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person
AI Summary
This bill establishes a mandatory ten business day waiting period from the moment a seller or transferor contacts the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS), or its successor, before a firearm, rifle, or shotgun can be delivered to a buyer. This change applies to licensed gunsmiths and dealers, as well as private sales at gun shows and other non-dealer transfers, with the goal of allowing more time for background checks to be completed and to prevent immediate transfers if the NYS NICS system has not issued a "proceed" response within that timeframe, though a transfer may occur at the seller's discretion if no response is received after thirty calendar days.
Committee Categories
Housing and Urban Affairs
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
REFERRED TO CODES (on 03/03/2026)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
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| State Bill Page | https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9338 |
| BillText | https://assembly.state.ny.us/leg/?default_fld=&bn=S09338&term=2025&Summary=Y&Actions=Y&Text=Y&Committee%26nbspVotes=Y&Floor%26nbspVotes=Y#S09338 |
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