Criminal Justice (Firearms)

in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3647: Grants dealers in firearms access to the NYSPIN database

Grants dealers in firearms access to the New York Statewide Police Information Network to allow law enforcement the opportunity to question persons that attempt to sell stolen firearms.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill strengthens law enforcement by granting firearm dealers access to NYSPIN to identify and question individuals selling stolen firearms, aiding crime prevention within criminal justice.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms Policing

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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 2472: Establishes the civil rights restoration act and amends provisions of law regarding firearm licenses; repealer

Establishes the civil rights restoration act; amends provisions regarding firearm licenses and destruction of firearms; exempts certain individuals from providing photographs in order to obtain a firearm license; expands the definition of immediate family.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill establishes civil rights restoration act, easing firearm license barriers for certain individuals, aligning with criminal justice reform by restoring rights and reducing restrictions.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Civil Rights Firearms

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failed · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 2547: Repeals chapter 1 of the laws of 2013, amending the criminal procedure law and other laws relating to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns

Relates to suspension and revocation of firearms licenses; relates to private sale or disposal of firearms, rifles or shotguns; establishes a minimum age to possess a firearm relating to gun control.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeEstablishes minimum firearm age, a gun control measure aligning with criminal justice reform for public safety.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Assembly Jan 7, 2026

A 5613: Establishes an operation SNUG program

Establishes an "operation SNUG" program within the division of criminal justice services which provides grant awards to reduce, prevent or respond to gun violence.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeBill creates grant program to reduce gun violence via criminal justice division, directly advancing violence prevention within criminal justice reform.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 5292: Prohibits the sale of a firearm, rifle, shotgun or ammunition on state property

Prohibits the sale of a firearm, rifle, shotgun or ammunition on state property including state and county fairgrounds, and county, city and municipal property; designates offense as a class A misdemeanor.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRestricts firearm sales in public spaces to reduce gun violence and enhance public safety, aligning with criminal justice goals of preventing crime and protecting communities.80% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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in committee · New York · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3123: Relates to processing of firearms license applications for victims of domestic abuse who have been issued an order of protection

Directs the licensing authority in each county to process firearms license applications for victims of domestic abuse who have been issued an order of protection within 14 days of receiving the application.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeAccelerates firearm license processing for domestic abuse victims with protection orders, enhancing victim safety and aligning with criminal justice reform priorities.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Domestic Violence 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 · Senate Jan 7, 2026

S 3562: Relates to criminal history background checks for the purchase of three-dimensional printers capable of creating firearms

Requires a criminal history background check for the purchase of a three-dimensional printer capable of creating firearms; prohibits sale to a person who would be disqualified on the basis of criminal history from being granted a license to possess a firearm.

Topics ✓ Criminal JusticeSupports Criminal JusticeRequires background checks for 3D printers capable of creating firearms, preventing prohibited persons from accessing weapon-making tools - aligns with strengthening firearm safety measures in criminal justice policy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Firearms

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