Creates the offense of operating as a major firearms trafficker
This bill creates a new class A-I felony offense for operating as a major firearms trafficker. It directly affects individuals who unlawfully sell, exchange, give away, or possess 20 or more firearms within one year with intent to sell. The law establishes two specific triggers: selling 20+ firearms to others in a year, or possessing 20+ firearms with intent to sell. Conviction carries the most serious criminal penalty under New York law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Committee
2
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
Co
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
Co
Rebecca Seawright
DDemocratic
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