What's happening
This bill requires firearm manufacturers selling or distributing in New York to annually report sales and manufacturing data to the state.
Why it matters
Enables more robust tracking of firearms entering the New York market. , which could help law enforcement and policymakers identify sources of guns used in crimes or illegal trafficking.
Creates new data for public safety research. , allowing for deeper analysis of trends in firearm sales, distribution, and potential links to gun violence or trafficking patterns.
May increase manufacturer accountability. , as annual reporting could deter companies from distributing firearms irresponsibly or without considering downstream impacts in New York.
Aligns state oversight with federal definitions. , ensuring consistency by referencing the federal definition of "firearm," which helps reduce ambiguity for manufacturers and regulators.
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Report Firearm Sales Annually
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History
- Referred to economic development
- Referred to economic development
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STATE OF NEW YORK
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2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN ASSEMBLY
February 2, 2017
Introduced by M. of A. LAVINE, SIMON -- read once and referred to the Committee on Economic Development
AN ACT to amend the general business law, in relation to manufacturers' reporting requirements for the sale or distribution of firearms
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. The general business law is amended by adding a new article 39-DDDD to read as follows:
ARTICLE 39-DDDD
FIREARMS; MANUFACTURER REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
Section 898-a. Firearms; manufacturer reporting requirements.
§ 898-a. Firearms; manufacturer reporting requirements. Manufacturers who sell or distribute firearms in this state shall report to the department of criminal justice services the number of firearms they manufacture and sell on an annual basis. "Firearm" has the same meaning as such term is defined in 18 U.S.C. 921(a)(3).
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD07889-01-7
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