What's happening
This bill repeals specific sections of a 2013 law regarding the suspension and revocation of firearms licenses in New York.
Why it matters
Restores previous standards for suspending and revoking firearms licenses. By repealing major sections of the 2013 law, this bill could make it more difficult for authorities to suspend or revoke firearms licenses, potentially changing how and when licenses can be removed from gun owners.
Impacts background check and reporting requirements. The repealed sections likely included provisions for information sharing, background checks, or mental health reporting related to firearms licensing. Their removal could reduce oversight mechanisms designed to prevent high-risk individuals from possessing firearms.
Affects legal rights and protections for firearm owners. This repeal may expand legal protections for current and prospective gun owners in New York by rolling back restrictions and procedures established in 2013, potentially altering the balance between public safety and individual gun rights.
May influence future legal and policy debates. Changing or undoing high-profile firearms regulations can set precedents for how gun laws are developed or challenged in New York and possibly elsewhere, impacting ongoing debates about gun control and Second Amendment rights.
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Repeal Firearm License Restrictions
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
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Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
174
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
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amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses, are REPEALED.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.
LBD04839-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
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 suspen- sion and revocation of firearms licenses
Purpose or general idea of bill
This legislation would repeal chapter 1 of the laws of 2013 with the exception of sections 33 through 36.
Summary of specific provisions
Section 1. Sections 1 through 32, 37 through 43, 45 through 56 of chap- ter 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.
Prior legislative history
2017-2018: S.2503 referred to Codes 2015-2016: S.511 referred to Codes
Fiscal implications
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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