A 199 New York Assembly · 2025 Regular Session

Regulates pistol converters and convertible pistols

This bill prohibits the possession and sale of pistol converters and convertible pistols. It defines a "convertible pistol" as a semi-automatic pistol with a specific trigger bar design that can be easily converted into a machine-gun using common household tools (like screwdrivers or pliers), excluding most modern firearms. The law makes selling or disposing of such pistols a class D felony, with limited exceptions for military personnel, police officers, and licensed gun dealers acting within their duties. The bill directly affects gun owners, sellers, and manufacturers by banning these specific devices and firearms.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 8, 2025 Last action Apr 23, 2026
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What changed between versions

A199A A199B · 4 edits
MODERATE
The bill was renumbered from A199-A to A199-B and had additional sponsors added. The definition of a 'convertible pistol' was modified to emphasize that the trigger bar can be 'altered' rather than just 'converted,' and the list of exempted tools was updated to include rotary tools. The text clarifying that polymer notches or tabs do not prevent a pistol from being classified as convertible was moved to a new section to improve clarity.
Scope change
The bill's substantive scope regarding firearm regulations remains unchanged; the modifications are primarily definitional and editorial.
DEFINITION

Changed the definition of a 'convertible pistol' from requiring conversion 'by hand' to requiring 'alteration by hand,' and added 'rotary tools' to the list of common household tools.

Added a specific clause stating that tabs or other pieces of material on a pistol frame do not prevent the weapon from qualifying as a convertible pistol if they can be removed with common household tools.

TECHNICAL

Added new sponsors to the list of legislators who introduced the bill.

Updated the bill number from A199-A to A199-B to reflect its progression in the legislative process.

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Actions timeline

Total actions
6
Key actions
4
Committee
2
Amendments
4
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 199B
lower
Apr 23, 2026
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
lower
Jan 7, 2026
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
PRINT NUMBER 199A
lower
Jun 9, 2025
Lower · Passed
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
lower
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
1 primary · 61 co-sponsors

Sponsors

Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Photo of Michaelle Solages
Michaelle Solages
DDemocratic
NY
22
Co
Photo of Al Stirpe
Al Stirpe
DDemocratic
NY
127
Co
Photo of Al Taylor
Al Taylor
DDemocratic
NY
71
Co
Photo of Alex Bores
Alex Bores
DDemocratic/Working Families
NY
73
Co
Photo of Amy Paulin
Amy Paulin
DDemocratic
NY
88
Co
Photo of Andrew Hevesi
Andrew Hevesi
DDemocratic
NY
28
Co
Photo of Aron Wieder
Aron Wieder
DDemocratic
NY
97
Co
Photo of Brian Cunningham
Brian Cunningham
DDemocratic
NY
43
Co
Photo of Catalina Cruz
Catalina Cruz
DDemocratic
NY
39
Co
Photo of Chantel Jackson
Chantel Jackson
DDemocratic
NY
79
Co
Photo of Charles Lavine
Charles Lavine
DDemocratic
NY
13