New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

New York Assembly Bill A03021

Introduced
1/23/25  
Refer
1/23/25  

Caption

Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain a database of information relating to the sale or use of microstamped guns in the state and to promulgate regulations regarding the provision of information pertaining to the sale, delivery or use of such guns within the state.

Summary

Bill A03021 mandates the establishment of a database by the Division of Criminal Justice Services to track information related to microstamped guns in New York State. This database will include details such as the make, model, and serial number of the guns, as well as information about the dealers, manufacturers, and individuals involved in the sale or transfer of these firearms. The bill also requires that this database be updated quarterly and that regulations be promulgated to ensure compliance with reporting requirements from firearm dealers and law enforcement agencies regarding microstamped guns.

Impact

The implementation of this bill will create a new regulatory framework for tracking microstamped firearms in New York, potentially enhancing law enforcement's ability to trace firearms used in crimes. It will amend existing executive law provisions and introduce new reporting obligations for firearm dealers and manufacturers. This could lead to increased accountability in the sale and transfer of firearms, as well as improved data collection on gun-related incidents in the state.

Sentiment

The sentiment surrounding Bill A03021 appears to be cautiously optimistic among proponents who believe that tracking microstamped guns could reduce gun violence and improve public safety. However, there may be concerns from gun rights advocates regarding the implications of increased regulation and potential privacy issues related to the database.

Contention

Notable points of contention may arise from gun rights advocates who argue that the bill imposes excessive regulations on lawful gun ownership and may infringe on Second Amendment rights. Conversely, supporters of the bill emphasize the importance of tracking firearms to aid law enforcement and reduce gun violence, highlighting a fundamental divide between public safety concerns and gun ownership rights.

Companion Bills

NY S02158

Same As Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain a database of information relating to the sale or use of microstamped guns in the state and to promulgate regulations regarding the provision of information pertaining to the sale, delivery or use of such guns within the state.

Previously Filed As

NY S00632

Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain a database of information relating to the sale or use of microstamped guns in the state and to promulgate regulations regarding the provision of information pertaining to the sale, delivery or use of such guns within the state.

NY A02572

Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain a database of information relating to the sale or use of microstamped guns in the state and to promulgate regulations regarding the provision of information pertaining to the sale, delivery or use of such guns within the state.

NY S02158

Requires the division of criminal justice services to establish and maintain a database of information relating to the sale or use of microstamped guns in the state and to promulgate regulations regarding the provision of information pertaining to the sale, delivery or use of such guns within the state.

NY S10390

Requires covered lenders to report to the department of financial services certain information on covered loans; requires the superintendent of financial services to collect and maintain such data and to annually publish a report containing aggregated information regarding covered loans; requires the superintendent of financial services to promulgate rules and regulations to implement such provisions.

NY S01961

Establishes the "secure our data act"; relates to cybersecurity protection by state entities; requires the office of information technology services to develop standards for data protection of state entity-maintained information.

NY SB1542

Relating to maintaining the accuracy of information contained within the statewide voter registration system; creating a criminal offense.

NY S08455

Establishes the crimes of criminal sale of a flare gun in the first and second degrees; sets restrictions on and requirements for the sale of flare guns.

NY A08920

Establishes the crimes of criminal sale of a flare gun in the first and second degrees; sets restrictions on and requirements for the sale of flare guns.

NY S07872

Authorizes a court to order the division of criminal justice services to compare fingerprints of the defendant against the statewide database.

NY LB208

Change provisions relating to sales tax collection fees, confidentiality of sales tax information, the streamlined sales and use tax agreement, a sales tax database, and certain income tax credits

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