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Senator · Senate District 59
History
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
Companion bill
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Relates to the recertification process for firearms
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor David DiPietro
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Sponsor's memo
BILL NUMBER:S3379
Title of bill
An act to amend the penal law, in relation to the recertification process for licenses for firearms
Purpose
The purpose of this bill is to eliminate the recertification requirement for firearms licenses, which was created by the SAFE Act.
Summary of provisions
Sections 1 amends the penal law, repealing the provisions that created a recertification requirement for firearms licenses.
Section 2 states that this act shall take effect immediately.
Existing law
The SAFE Act created a recertification requirement for firearms licenses, stating that a failure to recertify shall act as a revocation of such a license.
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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