S 9137 New York Senate · 2023 Regular Session

Prohibits openly carrying a rifle or shotgun

This bill prohibits individuals from openly carrying rifles or shotguns in public, defining open carry as holding the firearm in a way that makes it visible to others. The law applies to anyone who is not a licensed gunsmith or dealer and does not have specific legal exemptions. It includes a six-month grace period allowing people to voluntarily surrender unserialized firearms or parts before they must be registered. Numerous exceptions are provided for law enforcement, military personnel, licensed dealers, hunters, and others engaged in specific official duties or activities like historical reenactments. The prohibition also covers possessing major components of these firearms if the person is otherwise banned from owning guns due to federal restrictions or court orders.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2024
Committee Review
Jun 2024
Senate Passage
Jun 2024
Assembly Passage
Governor
Introduced Apr 30, 2024 Last action Jun 4, 2024
Floor votes · Senate Jun 4, 2024

How they voted

48–13
Passed · 1 other
Total votes 62
Jun 4, 2024
D Democratic41
41 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican21
7 Yea 13 Nay 1
61% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
Full legislative history

Actions timeline

Total actions
9
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Amendments
2
Jun 4, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jun 4, 2024
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
May 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 9137A
upper
May 16, 2024
Upper · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
upper
Apr 30, 2024
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors

Sponsors