Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms where an individual may be a danger to himself or herself or others
Summary
Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms to the police by any person who is taken into custody by the police for the purpose of a mental examination and prior to an examination ordered pursuant to article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law; requires a "cooling off period" following the discharge from psychiatric care during which time firearms, which came into police custody during the person's pre-hospitalization intervention or during hospitalization, may be kept in police custody for thirty days, or after a psychiatric examiner has determined whether the person is a threat to himself or herself or others; provides that a judge of the local jurisdiction may order an early return of the firearms if he or she determines that it would be appropriate to do so.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
May 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced May 15, 2023
Last action Jan 3, 2024
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Jan 3, 2024
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
May 15, 2023
Assembly · Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
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