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New York · 2025-2026 General Assembly

S01895 Authorizes any justice or judge in the state to obtain a license to have and carry concealed a pistol or revolver; such amendments allow such justices and judges to carry concealed in the courthouse, when read in conjunction with existing language in paragraph (g) of subdivision 3 of section 265.01-e of the penal law.

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Expands gun access model confidence 90%

Expands the list of judges and justices who may obtain a concealed carry license and removes geographic limits, allowing more judges to carry concealed firearms including in courthouses.

have and carry concealed by a justice of the supreme court [deleted: in the] [deleted: first or second judicial departments], or by a judge of [deleted: the New York] [deleted: city civil court or the New York city criminal] any court in the state;

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Status: Died (session ended)

Last action
2026-01-07: REFERRED TO CODES
Filed
2025-01-14
Committee
Codes
Sponsor
Thomas O'Mara R

Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends Penal Law §400.00(2)(d) by striking geographic and court-type restrictions, authorizing any justice or judge in the state to obtain a concealed pistol or revolver license. This expands the ability of judges to carry concealed firearms.

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History (2 actions)
DateChamberAction
2026-01-07SREFERRED TO CODES
2025-01-14SREFERRED TO CODES