NEW YORK STATE ASSEMBLY MEMORANDUM IN SUPPORT OF LEGISLATION submitted in accordance with Assembly Rule III, Sec 1(f)
BILL NUMBER: A1920
SPONSOR: Rosenthal TITLE OF BILL:
An act to amend the general business law, in relation to age require-
ments for gun shows
PURPOSE::
This bill limits the exposure of minors to firearms.
SUMMARY OF SPECIFIC PROVISIONS::
Section one amends subdivision 1 of section 896 of the general business
law, as added by chapter 189 of the laws of 2000, by adding a new para-
graph (d).
Section two sets forth the effective date.
JUSTIFICATION::
As the gun industry prepares a public campaign to broaden the appeal of
guns, it is important that we establish reasonable age limits for admis-
sion to gun shows by children. Within New York State and other areas of
jurisdiction, we have myriad regulations that seek to protect minors
from exposure to certain potentially dangerous situations and influ-
ences. For example, a minor is restricted from watching films or playing
certain video games that portray deadly weaponry and gunplay. Currently,
however, minors of any age may gain unfettered access to a gun show. As
our State continues to look for solutions to violence involving guns, we
must begin by limiting the exposure of young children to these weapons
and their capabilities.
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY::
2023-24: A.754 - Referred to Economic Development
2021-22: A.2331 - Referred to Economic Development
2019-20: A.1247 - Referred to Economic Development
2017-18: A.4962 - Referred to Economic Development
2015-16: A.967 - Referred to Economic Development
2013-14: A.6088 - Referred to Economic Development
FISCAL IMPLICATIONS::
None to the State.
EFFECTIVE DATE::
This act shall take effect immediately.
