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Proposed New York Firearm Legislation S09629

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Legislation Overview

Title: Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Description: Enacts "Francesco's law" which establishes violations for the failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms in the presence of a minor or a prohibited person; requires the office of gun violence prevention to collect and analyze statistical and other information and data with respect to injuries or deaths of minors resulting from failure to safely store a firearm, rifle, or shotgun.

Session: 2025-2026 General Assembly

Last Action: REFERRED TO CODES

Last Action Date: March 30, 2026

Companion Bill: A01962

Sponsors

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1 sponsors: Erik Bottcher (D)

Percentage of Senate sponsoring bill: 2% (1 of 63)

History
Chamber Date Action
Senate Mar 30, 2026 REFERRED TO CODES
Texts
Type Date State Link Text
Introduced Mar 30, 2026 state link bill text
Amendments
Title Description Date State Link Text Adopted
There are no amendments to this bill at this time
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Link: link to state bill page

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