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State Government / New York / Legislation / S 638

S 638Session 2025-2026SenateIn committee

Relates to gun buyback programs

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Relates to gun buy back programs; requires entities operating such programs to check the serial number of all firearms obtained against the NYSPIN records and to obtain the express permission of the lawful owner of any firearm found to be stolen before the destruction thereof.

Latest development · Jan 7, 2026

REFERRED TO CODES

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Session
2025-2026
Introduced
Jan 8, 2025
Latest passage
Date unavailable
TopicsSponsorsActionsRelated billsDiscussion

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Justice & Public Safety

Document type

Bill

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Primary sponsorPatrick M. Gallivan

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  1. Jan 7, 2026

    REFERRED TO CODES

    Referral CommitteeSenate
  2. Jan 8, 2025

    REFERRED TO CODES

    Referral CommitteeSenate

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