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A 3233

Establishes a 10 day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm

2025 Regular Session Introduced by George Alvarez and 8 co-sponsors

Imposes a uniform 10-day waiting period before transferring any firearm to a buyer in New York, affecting buyers and gun dealers.

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Bill Summary · A 3233

Summary: New York A 3233 — 10-Day Waiting Period for Firearm Purchases

Quick overview

  • Bill number: A 3233
  • Title: Establishes a 10-day waiting period for the purchase of any firearm
  • Status: Referred to Codes committee
  • Introduced: January 27, 2025
  • Primary sponsor: Charles Lavine
  • Cosponsors: Jo Anne Simon, Dana Levenberg, Demond Meeks, George Alvarez, Rebecca Seawright, Phil Steck, Karines Reyes, Jeffrey Dinowitz
  • Related bills: Includes companion and prior-session bills (e.g., S 362; A 9139; A 5696) and several prior-session measures listed in the record

What the bill would do

  • Establish a uniform waiting period of 10 days for the purchase of any firearm.
  • The provided information identifies the duration (10 days) and the broad scope (any firearm) but does not include detailed exemptions, exceptions, or enforcement mechanics within the summary.

Key provisions (as described)

  • A 10-day waiting period before transfer of a firearm to the purchaser.
  • The summary does not specify:
    • Exemptions (e.g., for transfers between certain entities, emergencies, or permit holders)
    • How the waiting period is triggered (e.g., after a background check is initiated or after purchase paperwork is submitted)
    • Enforcement, penalties, or remedies for violations
    • Storage, possession, or delivery requirements during the waiting period

Who would be affected

  • Prospective firearm buyers in New York, who would be subject to a 10-day waiting period prior to taking possession of a firearm.
  • Firearms dealers and gun shops facilitating firearm sales, who would need to implement the waiting period process and related record-keeping.
  • Lawmakers and state agencies that administer or oversee firearm sales, background checks, and compliance.

Procedural context and timeline

  • Introduced and immediately referred to the Codes committee on January 27, 2025.
  • The status indicates the bill is currently in committee review; no floor action or final passage date is listed here.
  • The bill has several related or companion measures across Senate and Assembly (as listed in the related bills), suggesting a broader legislative effort around firearm purchasing controls.

Legislative context and sponsors

  • Primary sponsor: Charles Lavine
  • Notable cosponsors include Jo Anne Simon, Dana Levenberg, Demond Meeks, George Alvarez, Rebecca Seawright, Phil Steck, Karines Reyes, and Jeffrey Dinowitz.
  • The bill is part of a broader package of related bills across both houses (companion bills and prior-session measures), indicating ongoing consideration of waiting periods and related background-check policy.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Potential benefits often associated with waiting periods include providing a cooling-off window, allowing time for background checks to clear, and reducing impulse purchases.
  • Potential concerns may include the impact on lawful, timely self-defense needs, compliance costs for dealers, and the administrative burden of implementing the waiting-period framework—details not specified in the summary.
  • The actual impact will depend on the final text, including exemptions, exceptions, and enforcement provisions, which are not included in the current summary.

Next steps

  • Track the bill’s progress through the Codes committee for amendments, potential floor votes, and any conference actions.
  • Review the final enacted text if and when available to understand exemptions, timelines, penalties, and any interaction with federal background-check requirements.

If you’d like, I can monitor updates on A 3233 and provide a follow-up summary with any added details from later legislative actions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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