New York 2025 Session Status: Introduced

A1169 — Prohibits the sale or promotional distribution of machetes to minors

Last action — In Assembly Committee

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

This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

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Odds of enactment

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Summary

Prohibits the sale or promotional distribution of machetes to minors; defines machete as a large heavy knife with a broad blade, used primarily for cutting brush or vegetation.

Bill Text

Action History

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Sponsors

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

Sponsors (1)

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 A1169 do?
Prohibits the sale or promotional distribution of machetes to minors; defines machete as a large heavy knife with a broad blade, used primarily for cutting brush or vegetation.
Who sponsors A1169?
A1169 is sponsored by Philip Ramos.
What is the current status of A1169?
This bill has been introduced in the Assembly. Introduced January 09, 2025. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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