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A11686Introduced in the Assembly

Relates to gun buy back programs; requires entities operating such programs to check the serial number of all firearms obtained against the NYSPIN records and to obtain the express permission of the lawful owner of any firearm found to be stolen before the destruction thereof.

IntroducedAssembly Codes

Introduced by Stephen Hawley, District 139

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Relates to gun buy back programs; requires entities operating such programs to check the serial number of all firearms obtained against the NYSPIN records and to obtain the express permission of the lawful owner of any firearm found to be stolen before the destruction thereof.

Where it stands

referred to codes

September 2, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

No recorded vote is available for this bill yet.

Bill history

  1. referred to codes

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