S-6980A, Requires the dissemination of written materials regarding child access prevention and the safe storage of firearms to students and/or persons in a parental relationship to such students at the beginning of each semester or quarter of the regular school year beginning on and after July...
Senate Codes agenda for Tuesday March 26 @ 11:30am:
S-1892, Relates to adding ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions. Companion A-659.
S-4818, Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm. Companion A-5696.
S-138A, Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2026 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the Division of Criminal Justice Services...
A new bill has been introduced to the City Council by Shaun Abreu.
INT 500-2024, Requires the Department of Health and Mental Hygiene to develop materials on the dangers of keeping a gun in the home and publish these materials online. The bill would also require the Department of Health and...
A new resolution was introduced to the City Council by Councilwoman Julie Menin.
RES 149-2024, Calls on the federal government to invest at least $100 million in gun violence research through the United States Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence sent out a solicitation regarding their Albany legislative agenda.
It includes the following bills:
A-4917A/S-4598A, Enacts the “School Anti-Violence Education Act”; creates a school anti-violence education program; establishes a school anti-violence education...
The City of Albany Common Council will hold a Public Safety Committee meeting on Tuesday, February 20 at 5:30pm to discuss Resolution 9.12.24R calling upon the state legislature to implement a Gun Violence Hotline and “consider toughing laws regarding the use and possession of illegal handguns.”
A-5873, Requires Extreme Risk Protection Orders to be reported to the statewide computerized registry of orders of protection and certain warrants of arrest, advanced to 3rd Reading. Companion S-3340 on 3rd Reading.
S-8586, Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a...
A-8569/S-8044, Defines the term “mass shooting” for purposes of emergency response measures and access to emergency funding as a shooting incident in which at least four people are murdered with a firearm, rifle, or shotgun, passed the Assembly and Senate.
Senate Codes agenda for Monday...
A-8569, Defines the term “mass shooting” for purposes of emergency response measures and access to emergency funding as a shooting incident in which at least four people are murdered with a firearm, rifle, or shotgun, advanced to 3rd Reading. Companion S-8044 passed Senate.
S-2364A, Establishes...
S-3340, Requires Extreme Risk Protection Orders to be reported to the statewide computerized registry of orders of protection and certain warrants of arrest, advanced to 2nd Report. Companion A-5873.
Governor Hochul delivered her State of the State this morning.
Her Budget Briefing Book does not call for specific gun control proposals, but does list some spending:
While the state legislature was not in session, Everytown’s Albany lobbyists reported lobbying Senate staff on bill A-6652/S-5902, Requires the submission of proof of personal liability insurance prior to the issuance or renewal of a license to carry a firearm.
This idea has been around for...
New Yorkers Against Gun Violence is getting a raise.
They are on track to receive $120,000 from the NYC Department of Youth & Community Development (same as last year) plus an extra $5000 courtesy of Councilman Chi Ossé.
This at a time when the City wants to cut spending on schools, parks, and...
New bill appears to be inspired by a similar law in New Jersey, A-8333/S-7802, Enacts the “Safer Weapons, Safer Homes Act”; requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of...
Majority Leader Schumer Floor Remarks On Senate Republicans Blocking Passage Of The Assault Weapons Ban And Continuing To Work To Fight The National Crisis Of Gun Violence In America
Wittenberg Sportsmen's Club is encouraging people to attend Mike Kavanagh for Ulster Co. District Attorney's Meet & Greet event this Thursday 10/26 @ 5:30pm at the Boiceville Inn, Rte. 28 in Boiceville.