New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

S9736 — Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice

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 April 02, 2026. 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

The bill mandates recertification for small arms practice instructors after 2028.

Starting in 2029, certified small arms practice instructors will need to be recertified according to new standards. These standards will be set by the division of criminal justice services.

What this means for you
  • Workers: For instructors in small arms practice, this means you will need to complete recertification to continue teaching.

Summary

Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2028 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the division of criminal justice services.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. REFERRED TO CODES

  2. DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY

  3. PASSED SENATE

  4. ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1754

  5. COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES

  6. REFERRED TO CODES

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 S9736 do?
Relates to certifying instructors in small arms practice; provides that after December 31, 2028 individuals certified as an instructor in small arms practice shall seek recertification subject to the standards and curriculum promulgated by the division of criminal justice services.
Who sponsors S9736?
S9736 is sponsored by Brian Kavanagh.
What is the current status of S9736?
This bill has been introduced in the Senate. Introduced April 02, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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