Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 818: 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.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates new class A-I felony for firearms trafficking, increasing criminalization and imposing maximum penalties per New York law.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1902: Relates to the definition of assault weapons

This bill amends New York's penal law to narrow the legal definition of "assault weapons" by removing specific features from the criteria. It deletes characteristics like bayonet mounts, certain pistol grips, fixed magazine capacity limits, and threaded barrels from the definition for rifles, shotguns, and pistols. As a result, firearms that previously met these deleted criteria would no longer be classified as assault weapons under current law. The change directly affects how state law defines and regulates certain firearms, without creating new restrictions or exemptions.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeNarrows assault weapon definition, reducing regulatory scope and weakening gun control measures in criminal justice policy85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Violent Crime

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in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2025

A 436: Classifies pistol converters as a rapid-fire modification device

This bill amends New York's penal law to explicitly include "pistol converters" in the definition of a "rapid-fire modification device." It directly affects individuals who own, sell, or manufacture pistol converters, as these devices would now be prohibited under the same restrictions as bump stocks or binary triggers. The key mechanism is a simple definitional change in the law, adding "pistol converter" to a list of devices designed to accelerate the rate of fire on semi-automatic firearms. This creates a clear legal classification for pistol converters without introducing new enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits pistol converters as rapid-fire devices, expanding firearm restrictions under penal law, increasing criminalization per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 8406: Relates to issuance of warrants for seizures of firearms in supreme court and family court

Bill A 8406 modifies procedures for seizing firearms in cases handled by Family Court and Supreme Court, particularly those involving orders of protection. It allows local criminal courts to issue firearm seizure orders when Family Court is not in session, upon request from a petitioner, police, or other public servant. The bill clarifies that courts *must* order immediate seizure and search if an individual subject to an order of protection willfully refuses to surrender a firearm, or *may* do so for other good cause. Additionally, it enables the party seeking protection to apply directly for such a seizure order, and updates terminology from "defendant" to "respondent" or "party" throughout the relevant statutes.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill mandates immediate firearm seizure in protection order cases, enhancing court enforcement to prevent violence and protect victims, aligning with criminal justice reform priorities.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 458: Requires certain training for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state

Requires training on how to identify illegal purchasers of firearms for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state; directs the state police to implement such program; makes related provisions.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires firearm seller training to identify illegal purchasers, enhancing law enforcement prevention efforts within criminal justice framework.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7245: Repeals the offense of unlawful possession of certain ammunition feeding devices

This bill repeals a specific provision (Section 265.37) of New York's Penal Law that previously made it a crime to possess ammunition feeding devices holding more than seven rounds. It directly affects individuals who might have faced charges under this outdated law. The key change is removing this criminal offense entirely, meaning possession of such devices will no longer be prohibited under state law. The bill does not create new restrictions or requirements - it simply eliminates an existing penalty.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill repeals a criminal prohibition on ammunition feeding devices, reducing unnecessary criminalization and aligning with criminal justice reform by eliminating an outdated offense.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6398: Creates the offense of operating as a major firearms trafficker

S 6398 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 a one-year period with intent to sell. The bill establishes two specific triggers: selling 20+ firearms to others in a year, or possessing 20+ firearms with intent to sell. This law increases penalties for large-scale firearms trafficking by classifying it as the highest felony level under the penal law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates class A-I felony for firearms trafficking, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization under sentencing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1671: Requires instruction in anti-gun violence in all schools

This bill requires all public schools to include age-appropriate anti-gun violence education as part of regular classroom instruction. It directly affects every public school in the state, mandating that teachers integrate this topic into their curriculum. The education department will develop or approve specific curricula and rules, allowing schools to adapt content locally while ensuring all materials meet state standards. Schools must also provide necessary facilities, time, and learning resources to implement this instruction.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeMandates anti-gun violence education in schools to prevent youth violence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of reducing future crime through prevention.85% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationMandates new curriculum requirement for anti-gun violence education, enhancing student program content in K-12 schools per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Curriculum School Safety

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 6113: Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database

Prohibits the provision of licenses for firearms to persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database; authorizes firearms licenses of persons on the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database to be suspended or revoked; requires the superintendent of state police to search the federal no-fly list or terrorist screening database each year and report findings to appropriate enforcement agencies in order to suspend or revoke appropriate licenses.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for high-risk individuals on no-fly lists, enhancing public safety within criminal justice framework.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 418: Prohibits the purchase of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days

Establishes the class A misdemeanor of unlawful procurement of a firearm, for the purchase or acquisition of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill restricts firearm purchases to reduce gun violence, aligning with criminal justice reform goals of enhancing public safety and preventing gun-related crimes.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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