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A 1169

Prohibits the sale or promotional distribution of machetes to minors

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Phil Ramos and 1 co-sponsor

Bans sale and promotional distribution of machetes to anyone under 18, forcing retailers to block minors from buying or receiving machete promos.

REFERRED TO CONSUMER AFFAIRS AND PROTECTION
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Bill Summary · A 1169

Summary: New York Assembly Bill A 1169 — Prohibits sale or promotional distribution of machetes to minors

Overview

A 1169 is a New York Assembly bill introduced on January 9, 2025, with the stated purpose of restricting the sale and promotional distribution of machetes to individuals under 18. The bill is currently referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection.

What the bill would do

  • Prohibit the sale of machetes to minors (under 18).
  • Prohibit the promotional distribution of machetes to minors.
  • The text would specify definitions, scope, and enforcement details, but these specifics are not provided in the available information.

Who would be affected

  • Retailers and distributors that sell or promote machetes would be subject to the prohibition.
  • Minors would be protected from purchasing or receiving promotional machete materials.
  • The enforcement and oversight would fall to the Consumer Affairs and Protection Committee and related state agencies handling consumer protection issues.

Key provisions and changes (as stated)

  • The primary and explicit provision: no sale or promotional distribution of machetes to individuals under 18.
  • Additional provisions (definitions, compliance requirements, penalties, exemptions) would be included in the full bill text but are not detailed in the provided summary.
  • No explicit effective date is listed in the information provided.

Legislative status and history

  • Introduced: January 9, 2025.
  • Status: Referred to the Committee on Consumer Affairs and Protection.
  • There is duplication in the recorded actions on January 9, 2025 (two entries noting the referral).

Sponsors and related legislation

  • Primary sponsor: Philip Ramos.
  • Senate companion: S 1980 (listed as a companion bill).
  • Cosponsor: Jo Anne Simon.
  • Related bills from prior sessions include A 7013, A 4900, A 4983, and A 4488, indicating ongoing interest in regulating machete sales or related weapons.

Next steps and potential impact

  • The bill would progress through the Consumer Affairs and Protection committee, where it could be amended, approved, or defeated.
  • If enacted, retailers would need to adjust practices to ensure machetes are not sold or promoted to minors, potentially including enforcement measures and penalties outlined in the final bill.
  • Stakeholders may compare A 1169 to its companion S 1980 and prior-session related bills to assess consistency and impact.

Note: This summary focuses on the information provided. For precise definitions, enforcement mechanisms, penalties, exemptions, and effective dates, the full bill text should be consulted.

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

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