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A 3840

Repeals certain provisions establishing a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases and amends the source of funds for the background check fund accordingly

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Joe Angelino and 22 co-sponsors

Repeals the firearm/ammunition background check fee and shifts the fund's financing away from the fee to a new source, affecting buyers and state public-safety funding.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · A 3840

Summary: Assembly Bill A 3840 (New York)

Overview

A 3840 would repeal provisions that establish a fee for background checks on certain firearm and ammunition purchases and would adjust the funding source for the state background check fund accordingly. The bill is currently referred to the Codes Committee. It was introduced on January 30, 2025.

Purpose and Intent

  • Remove the statutory fee that funds or supports firearm and ammunition purchase background checks.
  • Reallocate or revise the funding mechanism for the background check fund to reflect the fee repeal. The exact new funding source (e.g., General Fund or another dedicated revenue stream) would be detailed in the bill’s text.

Key Provisions (as implied by the title)

  • Repeal of provisions establishing a background check fee tied to firearm and ammunition purchases.
  • Amendment to the source of funds for the background check fund, consistent with the fee repeal. This indicates a shift away from fee-derived revenue toward an alternative funding mechanism described in the bill.

Fiscal and Funding Implications

  • Eliminates or reduces the revenue generated by the background check fee.
  • Requires a change in how the background check fund is financed, potentially shifting costs to the General Fund or another appropriations source.
  • The exact fiscal impact, including any transition provisions or effective dates, would be set out in the bill’s text.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Firearm and ammunition purchasers currently subject to the background check fee (the bill’s repeal would remove this specific fee).
  • The state background check fund and agencies administering background checks, which would need to adjust to the new funding source.
  • Stakeholders involved in firearm regulation, enforcement, and public safety funding.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status: REFERRED TO CODES.
  • Introduced: January 30, 2025.
  • Legislative actions listed: two entries on 2025-01-30 indicating referral to Codes.
  • Related/companion bills: A 8185 (prior-session); S 1872 (companion).

Sponsorship

  • Primary sponsor: Kenneth Blankenbush.
  • Numerous cosponsors, including Scott H. Bendett, Robert Smullen, John Lemondes, Matthew Simpson, Brian Manktelow, Eric Brown, Angelo J. Morinello, Jeff Gallahan, Chris Tague, Scott Gray, David DiPietro, Joe DeStefano, Josh Jensen, Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Karl Brabenec, Christopher Friend, Marianne Buttenschon, Brian D. Miller, Anil Beephan Jr., Joe Angelino, Samuel Pirozzolo, and Stephen Hawley.

Availability of Text

  • The summary is based on the bill’s title and metadata provided. For precise language, provisions, transition rules, and effective dates, please consult the official bill text and fiscal notes.

Next Steps

  • Monitor Codes Committee actions and any amendments.
  • Review the companion S 1872 bill for parallel language and potential differences.
  • Assess fiscal notes and potential impacts on public safety funding and service levels.

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

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