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Senator · Senate District 59
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BILL NUMBER:S3376
Title of bill
An act to repeal section 37 of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses relating to the definition of an assault weapon
Purpose
This bill would repeal the changes made to the definition of an assault weapon by chapter 1 of the laws of 2013.
Summary of provisions
Section 1 repeals section 37 of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, which expanded the definition of an assault weapon, for laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses.
Section 2 states that this act shall take effect immediately.
Existing law
In 2013, the SAFE Act expanded the legal definition of an assault weapon. This bill repeals those changes.
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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