New York Senate Bill S09636

New York 2025-2026 Regular Session

• Introduced: 3/31/26
• Refer: 3/31/26

Caption

Relates to revoking a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms for a conviction for failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, and firearms.

Summary

This bill amends New York’s Penal Law section 400.00, which governs firearm licensing, to make a conviction for failure to safely store rifles, shotguns, or firearms a ground for revoking a person’s license to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of firearms. It adds convictions under Penal Law sections 265.45 and 265.50 to the list of offenses that automatically trigger revocation, alongside felony and serious offense convictions and other existing disqualifying conduct. The bill also requires that revocation notices be issued in writing and include the basis for the determination, supported by a preponderance of the evidence, as well as information about the right to appeal. The measure would take effect 60 days after becoming law.

Impact

The bill would expand the circumstances under which firearm licenses may be revoked in New York by tying license eligibility directly to convictions for unsafe storage offenses. It would affect licensed gun owners statewide, as well as licensing officers, courts, and law enforcement agencies responsible for revocation and notice procedures. The bill does not create a new storage requirement, but it strengthens the enforcement consequences for violating existing safe-storage laws.

Sentiment

There is no recorded committee transcript or vote history provided, so the bill’s sentiment cannot be measured from debate or roll call data. Based on the text alone, the measure appears to reflect a public-safety-oriented approach to firearm regulation, with an emphasis on accountability for unsafe storage violations and clearer revocation procedures.

Contention

The main point of contention likely concerns firearm rights and due process. Supporters would likely view the bill as a targeted safety measure that helps prevent access to unsecured guns, especially by children or unauthorized users. Opponents may argue that automatic revocation is a severe penalty for a storage-related offense and could burden lawful gun owners, particularly if they view the underlying conviction or revocation process as too broad or punitive. The bill’s requirement for written notice, evidentiary support, and appeal information appears designed to address some procedural fairness concerns.