A00198Introduced in the Assembly
Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers.
Introduced by Amy Paulin, District 88
What does this bill do?
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Official description
Relates to establishing a voluntary waiver of the right to purchase firearms, rifles or shotguns; requires the division of state police to maintain statewide records of individuals who have waived the right to purchase firearms, rifles, or shotguns and any revocations of such waivers.
Where it stands
advanced to third reading cal.347
April 23, 2026
How did lawmakers vote?
AssemblyStage: Assembly Codes Committee: Favorable · April 21, 2026
14
Yes
6
No
2
Absent or Not Voting
22 assemblymembers recorded in this Assembly vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.
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See how each assemblymember voted
| Assemblymember | District | Vote |
|---|---|---|
| Charles Lavine | 13 | Yes |
| John Mikulin | 17 | No |
| David Weprin | 24 | Yes |
| Andrew Hevesi | 28 | Yes |
| Vivian Cook | 32 | Absent |
| Clyde Vanel | 33 | Yes |
| Catalina Cruz | 39 | Yes |
| Brian Cunningham | 43 | Yes |
| Latrice Walker | 55 | Yes |
| Michael Reilly | 62 | No |
Bill history
referred to governmental operations
amend and recommit to governmental operations
print number 198a
reported referred to codes
reported referred to rules
referred to codes
reported
advanced to third reading cal.347
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