Classifies pistol converters as a rapid-fire modification device
This bill amends New York's penal law to explicitly include "pistol converters" in the definition of a "rapid-fire modification device." It directly affects individuals who own, sell, or use pistol converters, as these devices are now legally classified alongside bump stocks and binary triggers under restrictions for accelerating semi-automatic firearm fire rates. The key provision adds "pistol converter" to the list of devices prohibited under this definition, making their possession or sale subject to existing rapid-fire device laws. The bill became effective on the same date as related 2024 legislation (Chapter 115).
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
Assembly Passage
Mar 2025
Signed into Law
Apr 2025
Introduced Jan 8, 2025
Signed Apr 3, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Feb 3, 2025 · Assembly Mar 19, 2025
How they voted
50–13
Passed
Total votes 63
Feb 3, 2025
D
Democratic41
100% Yea
R
Republican22
59% Nay
Vote distribution
All Yea
All Nay
Mixed
No data
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
11
Key actions
3
Committee
2
Apr 3, 2025
Signed into law
SIGNED CHAP.115
upper
Mar 19, 2025
Lower · Passed
PASSED ASSEMBLY
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO CODES
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Upper · Passed
PASSED SENATE
upper
Jan 8, 2025
Committee
REFERRED TO RULES
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Brad Hoylman-Sigal
DDemocratic/Working Families
Co
Pete Harckham
DDemocratic/Working Families
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