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Legislature in recess
The state legislature has gone into recess and is not scheduled to return until next January, although special sessions are always a possibility.
Here’s a breakdown of the gun bills which passed this session and will go to the Governor.
Gun control in AD-109 Democrat primary
There will be a Democrat primary on June 25th in the 109th Assembly District and the Altamont Enterprise has a breakdown of the candidates.
Of note in the story is this nugget:
“… [Dustin Reidy] said he had built coalitions in the county legislature and was proud that the gun legislation he authored, called DISCOVER, for Detailed Instruction Supporting Community Violence Education and Reduction, had bipartisan support. “Everyone supported it,” he said …”
That legislation prohibits lawful carry on county property.
In addition, according to his campaign website, “As a County Legislator, Dustin was endorsed by Moms Demand Action because he authored and passed three important pieces of legislation on the issue.”
Another county legislator, Andrew Joyce, is also running in the primary and he supported DISCOVER, although he does not mention gun control on his website.
The district has a more than 5 to 1 Democrat enrollment advantage so whomever wins the primary will likely coast through the November general election. Sitting out the primary is not an option. I consider Reidy to be the worst of the bunch so victory shall be defined as him losing. If both Reidy and Joyce lose that shall be defined as a big victory.
Vote accordingly on the 25th.
Newsbits
Friday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
- New York’s updated concealed-carry law returns to the court
- SCOTUS asked to hear challenge to New York’s concealed carry law
- ‘Ghost Gun’ Makers Ask 2nd Circ. To Weigh In On NY AG Case
- NYPD zones in on Trump’s gun permit after felony conviction
Legislation:
- State Senate Acts to Protect New Yorkers from Gun Violence
- NYS To Require Firearms Stores To Post Signs Regarding Significantly Increased Risk of Deaths
- Senator Rob Ortt On Passage of Niagara County Big Game Rifle Hunting Bill
Politics:
- Gun rights group vows to defend Trump’s firearm permit
- Students Walk Out Over Gun Violence That Is Close to Home
- National Gun Violence Awareness Month kicks off with hopes of a safe summer
- Wear Orange Weekend: Advocates, city leaders stress need for gun violence prevention around Hudson Valley
- Syracuse declares June Gun Violence Awareness Month, honors victims with tree planting
Students walk out to protest recent gun violence
Legislative update
This is the last week the state legislature has sessions scheduled and bills are moving:
- A-2882/S-6649, Requires firearms dealers to post and provide written warnings to purchasers of dangers posed by access to weapons in the home, passed the legislature.
- A-7717B, Relates to who can be a petitioner for an Extreme Risk Protection Orders, has been Reported. Companion S-8589A on 3rd Reading.
- A-8333A/S-7802A, Requires the Division of Criminal Justice Services to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of personalized handguns, have been Reported.
- A-10356, Directs that statewide resources and information relating to child access prevention and firearm violence prevention and information on county and local specific laws and regulations related to child access prevention and the safe storage of firearms shall be provided to individuals at the time of issuance of a firearm license; directs the commissioner of the Division of Criminal Justice Services to conduct a a public awareness campaign on the safe storage of firearms and child access prevention, has been Reported. Companion S-9760 introduced to Codes.
- S-7365B, Requires reasonable controls and procedures to be taken with respect to the sale, manufacturing, importing and marketing of pistol converters, has been amended on 3rd Reading. Out of sync companion A-10053.
Newsbits
Monday’s Newsbits
Jurisprudence:
- Supreme Court clears way for NRA’s free speech lawsuit against ex-New York official
- NRA can sue ex-NY official it says tried to blacklist it after Parkland shooting, Supreme Court says
- Donald Trump is a licensed gun owner — here’s what will happen to his firearms after his felony conviction
- Trump’s Conviction Requires Him To Surrender His Guns. Civil Libertarians Should Be Troubled.
Legislation:
Politics:
Local leaders gather at Parcel 5 for National Gun Violence Awareness Day
Gun control advocacy event Monday
There will be a gun control advocacy event at 10:00am Monday, June 3rd at the Million Dollar Staircase, State Capitol, Albany.
Legislative update
A-10356A, Relates to the safe storage of firearms and child access prevention, has been amended in Codes. Companion S-9760 introduced to Codes today.
S-138A, Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2026 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the Division of Criminal Justice Services, passed the Senate. Companion A-6663A has been Reported.
S-6649, Requires firearms dealers to post and provide written warnings to purchasers of dangers posed by access to weapons in the home, passed the Senate. Companion A-2882 on 3rd Reading since January.
S-7802 Requires the to certify the technological viability of personalized handguns and to establish requirements related to the sale of personalized handguns, has been amended in Finance. Companion A-8333A has been Reported.
S-8589A, Relates to who can be a petitioner for an Extreme Risk Protection Orders, has been amended on 3rd Reading. Companion A-7717B has been Reported.