On Friday, the New York State Legislature passed a bill banning guns from being hidden in "secret locations," including Times Square and all mass transit. The law was introduced early in the day during the special session.
The bill must be passed by the Legislature before going to the Governor's desk.
New York Governor Kathy Hokul reports on legislation passed during the special legislative session. Talk to the delegation, July 1, 2022, in the red room of the State Capitol in Albany, NY
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The bill is that theSupreme Court rulinghas a carry permit hidden by people with "just cause". Issued after overturning state law that limits who can get it.
"This ruling, issued by a conservative majority of the Supreme Court, invalidates the concealed carry permit limit, but with this decision, the state issues licensing requirements for carrying firearms. In light of this decision, the Senate Majority will address the invalidated provisions and counter the potential impact of this ruling on public security. "
Subways, trains, buses, ferries, government buildings, chapels, schools, libraries, public playgrounds, parks, zoos, homeless evacuation in sensitive areas where guns cannot be carried There are places, voting places, etc. , According to the law.
When the house stands in peace during the special legislative session, the parliamentary room It is drawn as follows. Parliamentarians will consider a new firearms regulation for hidden carry-on permits at the State Capitol on June 30, 2022 in Albany, NY.
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Kathy Hokul announced on Wednesday that lawmakers intend to enact a "sensitive place" law. The bill was introduced in the State Senate during a special session called by Hokul, which began on Thursday. The
bill also defaults to guns on all private property unless the owner of the property has a sign that allows the gun or has agreed to allow the gun. I'm trying to ban carrying it.
The law makes exceptions to law enforcement officers, peace officers, active duty military personnel and security forces who are allowed to carry guns in sensitive areas. Those engaged in legal hunting are also allowed to carry guns in sensitive areas.
By law, carrying a gun in a prohibited area is a felony.
A state-wide license and record database created and maintained by police is checked monthly to determine continuous accuracy and whether the person is no longer a valid license owner. Will be. Records are collated with records of criminal convictions, criminal accusations, mental health, extreme risk protection orders and protection orders.
The new law modifies the existing law that establishes an ammunition database for verifying ammunition sales in New York.
Gun and ammunition sellers and dealers also need to keep a record of all transactions related to guns and ammunition.
The bill also adds vehicle requirements to existing safe storage laws, allowing gun owners to lock their guns in a suitable safe storage that is not visible from the outside of the vehicle and remove ammunition from the gun. I request that. Otherwise, gun owners will not be allowed to leave their firearms from their direct possession or in the car.
Hochul, when introducing the law on Wednesday, said the measure was intended to reduce the theft of guns from cars.
Currently, New York law requires gun owners to keep their guns safe and secure if they have children under the age of 16 at home. The new law raises that age requirement to 18 years.
