Legislative update
The following Senate bills have been Reported:
- S-362, Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm. Companion A-3233.
- S-399, Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol. Companion A-199.
- S-4277, Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain .50 caliber firearms. No companion.
- S-6121, Requires the preparation and dissemination of written materials regarding child access prevention and the safe storage of firearms; establishes such information shall be provided to students and/or persons in a parental relationship to such students at the beginning of each semester or quarter of the regular school year beginning on and after July 1, 2026. Companion A-7566.
- S-7236, Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules. Companion A-7983.
No action in the Assembly.
Legislative agenda for week of May 19
Senate Codes Committee for Tuesday May 20 @ 12:30pm:
- S-392, Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm. Companion A-3233.
- S-399, Makes it illegal for certain persons to possess or sell a pistol converter or a converted pistol. Companion A-199.
- S-6121, Requires the preparation and dissemination of written materials regarding child access prevention and the safe storage of firearms; establishes such information shall be provided to students and/or persons in a parental relationship to such students at the beginning of each semester or quarter of the regular school year beginning on and after July 1, 2026. Companion A-7566.
- S-7236, Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, is prohibited by federal law or is subject to a temporary or extreme risk protection order issued pursuant to article sixty-three-A of the civil practice law and rules. Companion A-7983.
Newsbits
Thursday’s Newsbits:
Jurisprudence:
- Feds insist Second Amendment doesn’t protect machine guns
- Gun owners urge Fourth Circuit to strike down carry laws in Maryland, Virginia
- Attorney General Bonta Defends Maine’s Three-Day Waiting Period for Firearms Purchases
- Insurance Group Seeks to Back AIG in New York Ghost Gun Dispute
Legislation:
NRA:
Politics:
Letter to Bondi
Back in February President Trump directed the Attorney General to examine all state gun laws and regulations to see if they comply with recent SCOTUS rulings on 2nd Amendment rights.
Congresswomen Elise Stefanik and Claudia Tenney have just sent a letter to Attorney General Pam Bond to review New York’s gun laws:
This is nice, but unless Bondi takes legal action against New York it’s just light political theater. I mean something serious, like challenging Hochul’s gun control laws and/or the phony SAFE Act all the way to SCOTUS. I’m not holding my breath on that.
Legislative agenda for week of May 12
Every year a bunch of Republicans ask to have some of their pro-gun bills placed on committee agenda. These are then voted on by the committee members and blocked from advancement along party lines. They do this to pander to 2A groups. This year will be no exception.
Assembly Codes Committee agenda for Tuesday, May 13:
- A-2547, Relates to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; relates to private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns; establishes a minimum age to possess a firearm relating to gun control. No companion.
- A-3825, Establishes the ammunition purchase certification act which requires purchasers of ammunition to have an ammunition purchase permit number. No companion.
- A-5584, Removes ammunition and ammunition sales from the requirements of background checks. Companion S-3481.
- A-5599, Permits certain judges, justices and support magistrates to carry a firearm, rifle, or shotgun in a sensitive location. Companion S-3536.
Senate EnCon agenda for Tuesday, May 13 @ 10:30am:
Greece store owner shoots armed robbery suspect
Office of Gun Violence Prevention
The New York State budget establishes a new Office of Gun Violence Prevention under the Division of Criminal Justice Services.
It’s mission: To prevent, reduce and address “gun violence and its consequences.” It will identify funding opportunities and other resources related to gun violence prevention and will “facilitate response activities” to assist communities impacted by mass gun violence.
It is also tasked to create a public awareness campaign around safe gun storage by 9/1/25.
Newsbits
Wednesday’s Newsbits:
Guns:
Jurisprudence:
- Federal Government Urges S. Ct. to Take Second Amendment Case
- Justice Dept. Urges Supreme Court to Overturn Hawaii Gun Restrictions
- Attorney General Knudsen leads 26-state coalition against unconstitutional Hawaii firearm carry ban
- Ninth Circuit Panel Holds That the Second Amendment Prohibits Certain Requirements Regarding Firearm Permits and Physical Inspection
Legislation:
- Democrats reintroduce Assault Weapons Ban alongside Sandy Hook, Parkland school shooting survivors
- Myrie, pols renew demand for NYS Office of Gun Violence Prevention
Politics:
Democrat candidates for Rochester Mayor
Three candidates are running in a Democrat primary on June 24 for Mayor of Rochester: Incumbent Mayor Malik Evans, City Councilwoman Mary Lupien and businessman Shashi Sinha.
Here’s what I have on the candidates:
- Malik Evans has a proven record advocating for more gun control. He is unacceptable.
- Mary Lupien has been endorsed by Moms Demand Action. She is unacceptable.
- Shashi Sinha does not have a public record on the issue. The only thing I could find is this, “… Sinha promised to address crime by refocusing police efforts on “guns, gangs, and violent crime,” …”
This is the material we have to work with. he choice is clear, support Sinha in the primary.