New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S8608 — Relates to the purchase of firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories

Last action — In Senate Committee

  1. 1
    Introduced
  2. 2
    In Committee
  3. 3
    Passed Senate
  4. 4
    Passed Assembly
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee referral and hearing.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Requires bidders for firearm contracts to verify compliance with laws related to firearms.

The bill mandates that bidders on contracts for firearms and related products must declare their compliance with all relevant laws. This includes federal, state, and local regulations governing the sale and handling of firearms, ammunition, and accessories.

Summary

Requires bidders on contracts to purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories to submit a statement that the bidder is licensed and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the sale, transfer, storage and disposition of firearms, ammunition and firearm accessories.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 8608A

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

  3. REFERRED TO PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTS

  4. REFERRED TO RULES

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 218 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

None.

Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S8608 do?
Requires bidders on contracts to purchase firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories to submit a statement that the bidder is licensed and in compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules and regulations relating to the sale, transfer, storage and disposition of firearms, ammunition and firearm accessories.
Who sponsors S8608?
S8608 is sponsored by Zellnor Myrie.
What is the current status of S8608?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced December 08, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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