Relates to including rifles and shotguns in warnings to consumers regarding the risk of death or suicide
This bill requires firearms dealers, gunsmiths, and licensing officers to include rifles and shotguns in mandatory warnings about firearm-related risks. It mandates that warnings be posted prominently at retail locations, distributed to buyers at purchase, and provided with license issuances, stating that access to these weapons increases risks of suicide, domestic violence deaths, and accidental child injuries. The warnings must appear in bold 26-point type on 8.5x11-inch materials and include the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline (988). It affects all firearm sellers and license issuers in New York, building on prior requirements that previously used generic terms like "weapons." The bill does not restrict gun ownership but adds specific language to existing disclosure rules.
Bill status
in committee
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Introduction
Jan 2025
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Mar 19, 2025
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Jan 22, 2025
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Jan 8, 2025
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
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Jeffrey Dinowitz
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
David Weprin
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
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