Relates to the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories
This bill requires New York state agencies and authorities to only purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories from vendors who do not sell unserialized gun build kits or firearm precursor parts. Vendors must certify annually that they comply with all firearm laws, provide documentation on trace requests, thefts, and inspections, and implement policies to prevent straw sales and sales to prohibited individuals. Key provisions include requiring vendors to demonstrate employee training, theft prevention measures, and cooperation with law enforcement investigations. The law aims to ensure public safety by setting clear standards for vendors supplying state agencies with firearms-related products.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2025
Last action May 18, 2026
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MODERATE
The bill was amended to recommit it to the Senate Committee on Procurement and Contracts for further review. Substantively, the new text replaces the original definitions of 'firearm accessory' with a more streamlined list and significantly simplifies the compliance requirements for vendors bidding on state firearm purchases. The revised version removes the complex mandate for vendors to submit extensive historical documentation (such as past trace requests and theft reports) and replaces it with a requirement to simply certify that they have implemented specific internal policies to prevent trafficking and theft.
Scope change
The bill's scope regarding vendor compliance requirements was narrowed; the original version required detailed historical reporting and audits, while the amended version focuses on current policy certification.
DEFINITION
The definition of 'firearm accessory' was shortened, removing specific examples like 'bipods' and 'cleaning kits' to create a more concise list.
REQUIREMENT
The requirement for bidders to submit extensive historical data on trace requests, thefts, and past violations was removed.
A new requirement was added for bidders to certify that they have implemented written policies to prevent straw purchases, trafficking, sales to prohibited persons, and theft.
PROCEDURAL
A new provision was added stating that corporate bids are deemed authorized by the board of directors.
The bill was procedurally changed to be recommitted to the Committee on Procurement and Contracts for further action.
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Committee
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Amendments
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May 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 8608A
upper
May 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
upper
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS
upper
Dec 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Zellnor Myrie
DDemocratic
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