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New York Chapter 316 bars ammunition sales to persons prohibited from possessing rifles or shotguns
New York Senate Bill 7236 was signed on October 21, 2026, as Chapter 316 of the Laws of 2026, amending Penal Law section 400.03. A new subdivision 9 provides that an ammunition background check is denied if the purchaser is prohibited from possessing a shotgun or rifle, is barred under 18 U.S.C. 922(g), or is subject to a temporary or final extreme risk protection order.
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Key points
- Assembly actions for A.7983 record '10/21/2026 SIGNED CHAP.316' after delivery to the governor the same day.New York State Assembly
- The act adds Penal Law section 400.03 subdivision 9 and takes effect immediately, per its section 2.New York State Senate
- Denial grounds include a temporary or final extreme risk protection order under CPLR article 63-A.New York State Senate
- Senate sponsor is Gianaris; the Assembly version, A.7983, is sponsored by Dinowitz, per the official bill pages.New York State SenateNew York State Assembly
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