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NY S 7236
Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check
In brief
NY S 7236 is a state bill in NY: “Prohibits the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check”. It was introduced on Apr 4, 2025 in the Senate, during the 2025-2026 session. Its status at our last check, on Oct 28, 2026: enacted. The latest action we have (Oct 21, 2026) reads: “SIGNED CHAP.316”. Its sponsor is Michael Gianaris (Democratic/Working F). CSWH lists it under the cause Gun violence. The facts here come from State legislature (nyassembly.gov) and Open States (openstates.org); the bill's own text there is the authority.
Where it stands
- Status
- Enacted
- Latest action
- Oct 21, 2026: SIGNED CHAP.316
- Sponsor
- Michael Gianaris (Democratic/Working F)
- Started in
- Senate
- Introduced
- Apr 4, 2025
- Session
- 2025-2026
Our summary: NY S 7236, prohibiting the purchase of ammunition if such purchaser failed a background check, was signed on 2026-10-21. (written by our daily update from the source; the bill's text is the authority)
Sources
- State legislature: nyassembly.gov/leg/?bn=S07236&term=2025
- Open States: openstates.org/ny/bills/2025-2026/S7236/
Checked by our daily update on Oct 28, 2026.
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