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New York · 2025-2026 General Assembly
A03840Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases; removes such fees as a source of funds for the background check fund.
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Repeals the fee for background checks on firearm and ammunition purchases, so the cost to buyers decreases.
Subdivision 5 of section 228 of the executive law is REPEALED.
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill repeals the statutory provision that established a fee charged for NICS background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases and removes that fee revenue from the dedicated background check fund, reducing the cost barrier for purchasers.
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