What's happening
This bill repeals a section of New York law related to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses from 2013.
Why it matters
Impacts how and when firearms licenses can be suspended or revoked. By repealing this section, the bill could alter the procedures or criteria that authorities use to suspend or revoke gun licenses, potentially making it easier or harder to take such actions depending on the effect of the original 2013 law.
May affect legal clarity around 'assault weapons'. The repealed section relates to firearms license actions connected to the definition of an 'assault weapon,' so this change could influence how certain firearms are regulated or which weapons are subject to license suspension/revocation.
Changes post-2013 gun law framework. The original section was part of a broader package of gun control reforms passed in 2013, so removing it could signal a policy shift or rollback of some controls enacted in response to public safety concerns at that time.
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Repeal Assault Weapon Definition
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Sponsors
1 Co-sponsor
History
- Referred to codes
- Referred to codes
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Repeal Assault Weapon Definition
In Assembly Committee · Codes · Sponsor David DiPietro
Full text
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STATE OF NEW YORK
714
2019-2020 Regular Sessions
IN SENATE (Prefiled)
January 9, 2019
Introduced by Sen. GALLIVAN -- read twice and ordered printed, and when printed to be committed to the Committee on Codes
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
The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assembly, do enact as follows:
Section 1. 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2013 amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses is REPEALED.
§ 2. This act shall take effect immediately.
EXPLANATION--Matter in italics (underscored) is new; matter in brackets
[ ] is old law to be omitted.
LBD02739-01-9
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Sponsor's memo
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.
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 immediate- ly. This series of proposals is a step in the right direction towards protecting our Second Amendment rights while ensuring public safety.
Legislative history
2017-18: S.2519/A.10286 Referred to Codes/Referred to Codes 2015-16: S.3376 Referred to Codes
Fiscal implications
None.
Effective date
This act shall take effect immediately.
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