Restricts gun access model confidence 90%
Requires a background check and permit for all ammunition purchases in the state, so more restrictions on ammunition access.
No person shall purchase ammunition in this state without a valid ammunition purchase permit number issued by the division of state police.
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Restricts gun access model confidence 80%
Creates a new permit system, background check requirement, and misdemeanor penalty specifically for ammunition purchases, so more restrictions on ammunition access.
An ammunition purchase permit shall be issued subsequent to an individual passing the required background check for the purchase of ammunition or after approval via application, as determined by the division of state police, and shall be valid for a period of one year from such initial purchase or date of issue.
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Status: Died (session ended)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill adds a new section to the penal law requiring a state-issued ammunition purchase permit based on a background check for all ammunition buyers, with a one-year validity, physical card, renewal process, revocation authority, seller notification, and a class A misdemeanor penalty for violations. This directly imposes new restrictions on acquiring ammunition, which falls under the firearms topic. No provisions address transgender issues, abortion, or immigration enforcement.
| Date | Chamber | Motion | Yea-Nay | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-13 | A | Assembly Codes Committee: Held for Consideration | 16-6 | Passed |
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-07 | A | referred to codes |
| 2025-05-13 | A | held for consideration in codes |
| 2025-01-30 | A | referred to codes |