New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9486 — Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm

Last action — In Senate Committee

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  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 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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In plain language

The bill mandates notifying law enforcement about firearm purchase denials.

This bill requires that when a firearm purchase is denied, local law enforcement and the local prosecutor are notified. It also mandates that law enforcement initiate a criminal investigation within five business days of the notification.

Summary

Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; requires local law enforcement to initiate a criminal investigation within five business days.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. PRINT NUMBER 9486B

  2. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE

  3. PRINT NUMBER 9486A

  4. AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO FINANCE

  5. REFERRED TO FINANCE

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

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Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (218)

218 members have not signed on to this bill.

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Frequently asked questions

What does S9486 do?
Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; requires local law enforcement to initiate a criminal investigation within five business days.
Who sponsors S9486?
S9486 is sponsored by Brian Kavanagh.
What is the current status of S9486?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced March 17, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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