Brief overview of lawsuits: There have been a number of filings for Summary Judgements with the 2nd District Court, on cases going back as far as March, 2021. They cover cases as to the legality of “stun guns and tasers” usage by civilians in NYS, definition of “common use” firearms, sensitive areas, and the legality of the CCIA.
Bills:A number of other pro 2A groups have brought up bills reintroduced from last year as concerns. These bills have not left committees, e.g. A1486/S367…no back tag requirement for hunting, S4126/A7874…mental health check required for each firearm purchased, and others, which may not come out of session.
Federally, Louisiana and South Carolina are the newest Constitutional Carry States, bringing that number up to 29.
The newest Federal Funding bill, signed into law last week, included language protecting the 2a rights of Veterans and cut $122 million from the ATF budget.
The following are from Legiscan.com:
New York Assembly Bill 9288
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 3-0)
Status: Introduced on February 23 2024 – 25% progression
Action: 2024-02-23 – referred to insurance
Pending: Assembly Insurance Committee
Summary
Requires owners of firearms to obtain liability insurance in an amount not less than one million dollars.
Same As/Similar To
S06033 (Same As) 2024-01-03 – REFERRED TO INSURANCE
New York Senate Bill 138
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 4-0)
Status: Engrossed on June 7 2023 – 50% progression
Action: 2024-02-28 – ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
Summary
Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2026 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the division of criminal justice services.
Top of Form
Bottom of Form
Roll Calls
2023-06-07 – Senate – Senate Floor Vote – Final Passage (Y: 41 N: 20 NV: 0 Abs: 2) [PASS]
Same As/Similar To
A06663 (Same As) 2024-01-03 – referred to codes.
New York Senate Bill 3302
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 6-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 13 2023 – 50% progression
Action: 2024-03-04 – ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
Summary
Enacts the “Big Five African Trophies Act” relating to banning the importation, transportation and possession of certain African wildlife species and products.
Same As/Similar To
A00584 (Same As) 2024-01-03 – referred to environmental conservation.
New York Senate Bill 7392
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on May 22 2023 – 25% progression
Action: 2024-03-04 – ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
Summary
Relates to the dangers to safety and health and the creation of a public nuisance caused by the sale, manufacturing, distribution, importing, and marketing of firearms.
Same As/Similar To
A07555 (Same As) 2024-01-03 – referred to economic development.
New York Senate Bill 8737
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 5 2024 – 25% progression
Action: 2024-03-05 – REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Pending: Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
Summary
Allows a person who is at least ten years of age to hunt small game, fowl, deer or bear during applicable seasons without obtaining a hunting license or hunter’s education course certification and to possess or control a firearm if the person is within arm’s reach of a qualified hunting mentor.
Same As/Similar To
A09424 (Same As) 2024-03-14 – referred to environmental conservation.
New York Senate Bill 8775
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 11 2024 – 25% progression
Action: 2024-03-11 – REFERRED TO FINANCE
Pending: Senate Finance Committee
Summary
Establishes procedures to disassemble and dispose of guns, rifles and firearms purchased by local municipalities and law enforcement agencies through a gun buyback program, including the creation of a log and video recordings.
Same As/Similar To
A08460 (Same As) 2024-01-03 – referred to codes.
New York Senate Bill 8644
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on February 26 2024 – 25% progression
Action: 2024-03-14 – ADVANCED TO THIRD READING
Summary
Requires that a person hold a license, tag or privilege in an electronic or other acceptable format pursuant to regulations for the hunting of deer and bears.
New York Assembly Bill 9517
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on March 20 2024 – 25% progression
Action: 2024-03-20 – referred to codes
Pending: Assembly Codes Committee
Summary
Relates to the criminal possession of a ghost gun; makes such possession a class C felony unless you are a licensed gunsmith or dealer in firearms with intent to manufacture and/or distribute such firearms; requires educational materials shall be provided for no less than 2 years after the effective date of such provisions.
New York Senate Bill 8461
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on January 31 2024 – 25% progression
Action: 2024-03-25 – REFERENCE CHANGED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION
Pending: Senate Environmental Conservation Committee
Summary
Establishes the sporting range good neighbor act requiring skeet field tracts at shooting ranges to be certain dimensions; prohibits them from including wetlands or open water sources; directs the department of environmental conservation to promulgate rules and regulations regarding environmental stewardship and lead ammo material reclamationTop of Form
New York Senate Bill 4818
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 7-0)
Status: Engrossed on May 30 2023 – 50% progression
Action: 2024-03-26 – 1ST REPORT CAL.733
Summary
Establishes a 10-day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm; establishes violations of such provisions shall constitute a class A misdemeanor.
The following are major active bills as determined by the New York State Conservation Council (NYSCC) since February 28, 2024:
BILL NO. SPONSOR TEXT SAME AS
S138A Ryan Certifying small arms A6663
Instructors (See above)
S3116A Mannion Free or reduced fee license A5907
To persons with disability.
S3302 Sepulveda Big Five African Trophies ACT A584
(See above)
S7927A Hoylman Wolf protection A8295
A9424 Smullen Establishes a hunting S8737
Mentorship program
S8461A Harckham Establishes the sporting NONE
Range good neighbor act. (See above)
S8863 Borrello Prohibits unmanned aerial NONE
vehicles being used to aid in hunting.
Finally, in my mind proof of NYS legislative absurdity and Democrats idiocy: NYS Assembly Bill 9274, sponsored by a downstate Democrat and introduced on Friday, February 23, 2024 which would prohibit the manufacture, sale, and use of wire grill brushes and referred to the Environmental Conservation Committee.
