Establishes a waiting period before a firearm, shotgun or rifle may be delivered to a person

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeffrey Dinowitz and 4 co-sponsors

A 1210 would impose a mandatory waiting period before firearm delivery in New York, aiming to curb impulsive purchases and improve public safety.

PRINT NUMBER 1210C

Bill Summary: A 1210

Overview

A 1210 is a New York bill introduced on January 9, 2025 that would establish a waiting period before a firearm, shotgun, or rifle may be delivered to a person. The bill is currently referred to the Codes Committee.

Purpose and Intent

The central aim is to create a mandatory waiting period between the purchase application and the delivery of a firearm, shotgun, or rifle to a prospective buyer.

While the provided information does not specify the exact duration or exemptions, the policy objective appears to reduce impulsive purchases and enhance safety by delaying delivery.

Key Provisions (as described)

Establishes a waiting period prior to the delivery of firearms (including handguns, shotguns, and rifles) to a person.

The text provided does not include:

The length of the waiting period.
Exemptions (e.g., transfers between dealers, law enforcement, family gifts, or emergencies).
Definitions of terms such as “delivery,” “person,” or the scope of applicability (private transfers vs. dealer-delivered sales).
Enforcement mechanisms, penalties, or responsible agencies.
Any exceptions or carve-outs based on background checks, possession of permits, or state residency.

Full details would be found in the bill’s text filed with the Codes Committee.

Affected Parties and Scope

Prospective firearm purchasers in the state.

Firearm dealers and transfer agents who would be responsible for delivering firearms after the waiting period.

Potentially other parties involved in the transfer process (subject to the bill’s definitions and exemptions once the full text is available).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

Introduced: January 9, 2025.

Legislative action: Referred to the Codes Committee on January 9, 2025 (listed twice in the provided actions).

There is no listed floor action or passage at this time; further steps would depend on committee review and subsequent floor votes.

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