Hawley, Brown E, Bendett, Morinello, Gray, Beephan, McDonough, Smullen, Maher, Brabenec, Giglio JM,
Gallahan, Manktelow, Flood, Lemondes, Tague, Barclay, Byrnes, Norris, Blankenbush, Goodell, Miller
MLTSPNSR
Amd §§400.02 & 400.03, Pen L
Permits those licensed to carry or possess a pistol or revolver or to purchase or take possession of a semi-automatic rifle or licensed to hunt wildlife to purchase or take possession of ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record database.
NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A8085
SPONSOR: Angelino TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to permitting certain
licensed individuals to purchase or take possession of ammunition with-
out requiring contacting the statewide license and record database
PURPOSE OR GENERAL IDEA OF BILL:
Permits certain licensed individuals to purchase or take possession of
ammunition without requiring contacting the statewide license and record
database
SUMMARY OF PROVISIONS:
Section 1. The opening paragraph of subdivision 2 of section 400.02 of
the penal law, as added by chapter 371 of the laws of 2022
Section 2. The opening paragraph of subdivision 3 of section 400.03 of
the penal law, as added by chapter 1 of the laws of 2013
JUSTIFICATION:
Licensed individuals with a pistol permit and semi-automatic rifle
endorsement have already been through a significant background check and
are required to recertify that permit. Both pistol permit holders, and
those with hunting licenses, have proven their ability to safely carry
firearms and ammunition by taking New York State courses approved by the
Department of Environmental Conservation. This legislation would exempt
such licensed individuals from the duplicate background check and fees
being imposed.
PRIOR LEGISLATIVE HISTORY:
New bill.
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS FOR STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENTS:
None to the state.
EFFECTIVE DATE:
This act shall take effect on the thirtieth day after it shall have
become a law
