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Senator · Senate District 59
History
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Authorizes the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor Anthony Brindisi
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3373
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to authorizing the transfer of certain weapons from an estate to an immediate member of the decedent's family
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to allow a person to pass his or her guns and high capacity ammunition feeding devices to an immediate family member through intestacy.
Summary of provisions
Sections 1 and 2 allow a person to pass his or her guns and high capacity ammunition feeding devices to an immediate family member through intestacy.
Section 3 states that this act shall take effect immediately.
Existing law
The SAFE Act did not create a mechanism for an individual to transfer weapons through his or her estate. This bill allows a legally possessed and validly registered weapon to stay in the family, instead of requiring it to be sold out of the state.
Justification
This bill is one in a series of proposed reforms to the SAFE Act. As we continue to work towards full repeal of the SAFE Act, the provisions most devastating to law abiding citizens need to be addressed immediately. This series of proposals is a step in the right direction towards protecting our Second Amendment rights while ensuring public safety.
Legislative history
New bill.
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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