A 437 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

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.
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Jan 2025
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Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Mar 19, 2025
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