Restricts gun access model confidence 80%
Prohibits donation of game taken with lead ammunition for human consumption (while allowing non-lead and archery), so less practical use of lead ammunition for hunting.
Game taken by firearm using lead ammunition shall be ineligible for donation, distribution, or service for human consumption in New York state.
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No change to gun access model confidence 70%
Requires labeling of donated game to identify the category of ammunition used and creates a state list of recognized non-lead ammunition, encouraging its use without banning lead ammunition outright.
Game or packages of game donated pursuant to this paragraph shall, notwithstanding the requirements for tagging and labelling of game contained in paragraph b of subdivision [deleted: 5] five of section 11-0911 of this title, be tagged, labelled or marked "not for sale" and such tag, label or marking shall identify the type of meat, the method used to take the game and the category of ammunition if so used, the license number of the taker, the name and address of the professional processor of the game and the date of processing.
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Status: Died (session ended)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill substantively addresses firearms by restricting the donation of game harvested with lead ammunition (a form of weapon-accessory restriction on lead ammo for hunting) and adding neutral labeling and list provisions that encourage non-lead ammo without changing access or ownership rules. No provisions address transgender, abortion, or immigration-enforcement topics.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-16 | S | REFERRED TO ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION |