What's happening
This bill repeals several sections of the 2013 law related to the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses in New York.
Why it matters
Significantly weakens or removes state-level oversight of firearm licenses. by eliminating rules on how and when licenses can be suspended or revoked—potentially making it harder for authorities to remove guns from individuals deemed dangerous or ineligible.
Could impact public safety and law enforcement’s ability to act preemptively,. since the repealed sections likely included procedures or triggers (such as mental health concerns, criminal activity, or domestic violence) that required or allowed license suspension or revocation.
Might create legal ambiguity or gaps. in how firearm licenses are regulated in New York, especially for cases that arise after January 2013 but before new legislation is enacted, possibly causing confusion for courts, police, and the public.
Signals a substantial shift in New York’s approach to gun regulation. the repeal of multiple sections of a major 2013 law suggests a move toward loosening firearms oversight, which could have ripple effects on debates over gun laws both within and beyond the state.
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Repeal Firearm License Rules
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STATE OF NEW YORK
2503
2017-2018 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE
January 13, 2017
Introduced by Sen. HELMING -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes
AN ACT to repeal certain provisions of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. Sections 1 through 32, 37 through 43, 45 through 56 of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses, are REPEALED.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after January 15, 2013.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD08191-01-7
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Title of bill
An act to repeal certain provisions of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses
Purpose
This legislation would repeal chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 with the exception of sections 33 through 36.
Summary of provisions
Section 1. Sections 1 through 32, 37 through 43, 45 through 56 of chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 are repealed.
Section 2. This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after January 15, 2013.
Justification
This legislation would repeal chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 with the exception of provision that mandates life without parole for the murder of emergency personnel.
Legislative history
2013/2014: S.5626 2015/2016: 5.511
Fiscal impact on the state
Would provide a cost savings to the state and counties.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately and shall be deemed to have been in full force and effect on and after January 15, 2013.
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