New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9338 — Establishes a waiting period before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person

Last action — In Assembly 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 March 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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In plain language

Establishes a three-day waiting period for firearm deliveries in New York State.

This bill requires a three-calendar-day waiting period after a background check before a firearm can be delivered. There are exceptions for individuals with certain licenses.

What this means for you
  • Consumers: If you are purchasing a firearm, expect a three-day waiting period before receiving it.

Summary

Establishes a three calendar day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; provides exceptions where a person possesses a license to purchase, carry or possess a pistol, revolver, or semiautomatic rifle.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1653

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. PRINT NUMBER 9338A

  7. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES

  8. REFERRED TO CODES

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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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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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9338 do?
Establishes a three calendar day waiting period from contact of the New York State National Instant Background Check System (NYS NICS) before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person; provides exceptions where a person possesses a license to purchase, carry or possess a pistol, revolver, or semiautomatic rifle.
Who sponsors S9338?
S9338 is sponsored by Michael Gianaris.
What is the current status of S9338?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 03, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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