Relates to criminal possession of a weapon in the third degree
This bill increases penalties for individuals who possess a weapon in subway stations, train stations, terminals, or on mass transit vehicles (like buses or trains) and use or attempt to use that weapon to commit another crime. It directly affects people carrying weapons in transit areas who escalate their actions to commit additional offenses. The key mechanism adds a new rule to the penal code, treating such weapon use in transit as a more serious crime (fourth-degree possession) rather than a lesser charge. The law applies to all public and private mass transit systems operating in these locations.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
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Apr 4, 2025
Committee
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lower
1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Vivian Cook
DDemocratic
Co
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
Co
Maritza Davila
DDemocratic
Co
Nader Sayegh
DDemocratic
Co
William Colton
DDemocratic
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