Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · New York · Assembly Mar 19, 2025

A 436: 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 manufacture pistol converters, as these devices would now be prohibited under the same restrictions as bump stocks or binary triggers. The key mechanism is a simple definitional change in the law, adding "pistol converter" to a list of devices designed to accelerate the rate of fire on semi-automatic firearms. This creates a clear legal classification for pistol converters without introducing new enforcement procedures.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill prohibits pistol converters as rapid-fire devices, expanding firearm restrictions under penal law, increasing criminalization per topic indicators.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 6398: Creates the offense of operating as a major firearms trafficker

S 6398 creates a new class A-I felony offense for "operating as a major firearms trafficker." It directly affects individuals who unlawfully sell, exchange, give away, or possess 20 or more firearms within a one-year period with intent to sell. The bill establishes two specific triggers: selling 20+ firearms to others in a year, or possessing 20+ firearms with intent to sell. This law increases penalties for large-scale firearms trafficking by classifying it as the highest felony level under the penal law.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates class A-I felony for firearms trafficking, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization under sentencing policy.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 7258: Establishes class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying a gun during the commission of a class A or violent felony; repealer

Establishes the class A-I felony of criminal use of a firearm for possessing a deadly weapon or displaying what appears to be or is a rifle, pistol, revolver, shotgun, machine gun or other firearm during the commission of a class A or violent felony; repeals the offenses of criminal use of a firearm in the first and second degrees.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeCreates stricter felony classification for firearm use during violent crimes, increasing penalties and repealing less severe offenses. Aligns with 'oppose' indicators of harsher sentencing.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 105: Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a weapon, outside the home, while intoxicated; repealer

Includes within the class A misdemeanor of criminal possession of a weapon in the fourth degree, the possession of a firearm, rifle or shotgun, outside the home, while impaired or intoxicated by use of alcohol or drugs; increases maximum fine for such offense to $10,000; provides for chemical testing of certain persons for whom there is reasonable cause to believe are in violation of such provision; provides for revocation of firearms permit upon conviction or refusal of a chemical test.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization of weapon possession while intoxicated, increases penalties, and revokes firearms permits - strengthening punitive measures rather than reforming justice.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4463: Establishes the crime of criminal use of weapons; firing into a crowded space

Makes it a class B violent felony to fire a gun into a crowded space with the intent to harm or absent the intent to harm when such an act creates a great risk of death to one or more people within the crowded space; establishes the crime of criminal use of weapons; firing into a crowded space.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new class B violent felony for firing into crowded spaces, increasing penalties and expanding criminalization of gun violence.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 3401: Modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree

Modifies the crime of criminal solicitation in the third degree; provides that a person is guilty of criminal solicitation in the third degree when such person, being over eighteen years of age, with the intent that another person under eighteen years of age engage in conduct that would constitute certain crimes, intentionally provides a loaded firearm to such other person.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands criminalization by criminalizing firearm provision to minors for certain crimes, aligning with 'oppose' indicators of increased criminalization.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 1905: Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check and authorizes the denial of a firearm license for applicants under thirty who committed certain offenses as a juvenile

Allows access to juvenile delinquency records for the purposes of a firearm background check; authorizes the denial of a firearm license for an applicant who is under the age of thirty and who as a juvenile was adjudicated delinquent for an offense which, if committed by an adult, would constitute a felony or serious offense.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm access for juveniles with serious offense adjudications, increasing barriers rather than advancing reform or rehabilitation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Juvenile Justice

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passed · New York · Senate May 29, 2026

S 626: Adds ammunition to the list of prohibited items to purchase or dispose of after certain convictions

This bill adds ammunition to the list of items prohibited from purchase or disposal after certain criminal convictions. It expands existing law that already bans firearm transactions for people barred from firearm possession due to prior convictions or disabilities. Now, individuals prohibited from owning firearms cannot legally buy or give away ammunition. Violating this provision would be classified as a class D felony.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeExpands restrictions on convicted individuals' access to ammunition, increasing criminalization and reducing defendant rights per bill's prohibition on ammunition transactions.92% confidence

Sub-Topics Drug Policy Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 2328: Relates to unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime

S 2328 creates a new class E felony offense for failing to safely store a firearm (rifle, shotgun, or handgun) in accordance with existing storage laws (Sections 265.45-46), when that firearm is later used by another person to commit a crime that would have been reasonably preventable with proper storage. This law directly affects gun owners who do not follow safe storage requirements, potentially holding them accountable if their improperly stored firearm is used in a crime by someone else. The key provision establishes that unsafe storage becomes a criminal offense itself if it enables another person’s crime, rather than just the crime committed with the firearm. The bill takes immediate effect upon enactment.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill creates new felony for negligent firearm storage, expanding criminalization and aligning with 'expands criminalization' indicator.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 4161: Prohibits removal of adolescent offenders to family court in certain circumstances

This bill (A 4161) amends New York's criminal procedure law to prevent adolescent offenders from being transferred to family court when they possessed a loaded firearm during the crime. It adds a specific condition (point iii) that requires the court to deny family court jurisdiction if the defendant had a loaded firearm as defined in Penal Law §265.00 at the time of the offense. The law directly affects minors charged with certain crimes who had a loaded firearm involved, mandating they proceed in criminal court instead of family court. This change clarifies the court's decision-making process under existing law without altering penalties or creating new offenses.

Topics ✗ Criminal JusticeOpposes Criminal JusticeBill denies family court jurisdiction for minors with loaded firearm, mandating criminal court instead. Removes rehabilitative options and increases punitive measures, opposing reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Courts Firearms

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