Exempts certain persons from the crime of criminal possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun in a sensitive location
This bill exempts retired judges from criminal charges related to firearm possession in sensitive locations. Specifically, it adds a new provision (paragraph p) to penal law that applies to retired judges of the Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Court of Claims, County Court, Surrogate's Court, Family Court, New York City courts, District Court, and city courts outside New York City - provided they hold a valid license for pistols or revolvers under existing law. The exemption directly affects these retired judicial officers when they legally possess firearms in designated sensitive areas. It does not change general firearm laws or apply to other groups. The bill modifies existing penal code language to create this specific exception.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Last action Jan 7, 2026
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Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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Legislator
Party
State
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P
Patrick Gallivan
RRepublican/Conservative
Co
Dan Stec
RRepublican/Conservative/Independence
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