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New York · 2025-2026 General Assembly
A03311Relates to expenses borne by counties outside of the city of New York for the issuance and maintenance of record books utilized by authorized gunsmiths in the sale and disposition of firearms in the state.
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FirearmsotherAI label
=No change to gun accessmodel confidence 80%
Shifts the cost of providing record books for firearm sales from counties to the state Division of State Police, reducing the financial burden on counties while maintaining the same record-keeping requirements for gunsmiths and dealers.
The expense of providing a licensing officer with blank applications, licenses and record books for carrying out the provisions of this section shall be a charge against the state by and through the division of state police.
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Firearmspurchase background checksAI label
=No change to gun accessmodel confidence 70%
The bill only reallocates who pays for record books used in firearm transaction reporting; it does not change any background check, licensing, or reporting requirements for purchasers or sellers.
In order to buy a firearm the purchaser must produce a license authorizing possession of the weapon or show authorization to carry the weapon by virtue of their peace officer or police officer status. Within ten days of sale, section 400.00 of the penal law requires the seller to send a "transaction report" to the Division of State Police.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends Penal Law §400.00(13) solely to change which government entity bears the expense of record books used by gunsmiths and dealers for firearm sales and transaction reports (shifting from counties to the state). It contains no provisions that alter access to, restrictions on, or requirements for buying, selling, owning, or carrying firearms.
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