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A 3452

Requires a written determination to be made, on each application for issuance or renewal of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver, within 180 days of receipt

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave DiPietro

Requires a written determination within 180 days for every handgun license issuance or renewal, ensuring timely, transparent decisions by licensing authorities for applicants.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · A 3452

Summary of Assembly Bill A 3452

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 3452
  • Title: Requires a written determination to be made, on each application for issuance or renewal of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver, within 180 days of receipt
  • Introduced: January 27, 2025
  • Status: REFERRED TO CODES (Assembly Codes Committee)
  • Primary Sponsor: David DiPietro
  • Related/Companion Bills: S 3125 (companion), plus prior-session ties to S 7737, S 451, S 4680, S 3627, A 6853

What the bill does (Key Provisions)

  • Applies to both issuance and renewal of handgun licenses (license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver).
  • Mandates that a written determination be made on each application.
  • Establishes a 180-day deadline for the issuing authority to produce that written determination after receipt of the application.

Who is Affected

  • Applicants seeking new issuance licenses to carry or possess a pistol or revolver.
  • Applicants seeking renewal of existing handgun licenses.
  • The licensing/issuing authority responsible for evaluating and issuing handgun licenses (in New York, typically local licensing agencies within the state).

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Status indicates the bill has been referred to the Codes Committee, signaling initial committee consideration.
  • Introduced on January 27, 2025; the legislative action log shows two identical entries for the referral, suggesting procedural steps within the same day.
  • The 180-day deadline creates a defined timeline for processing each application, potentially limiting processing delays and providing applicants with a timely written decision.

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Administrative Impact: Licensing agencies would need to maintain compliance with a strict 180-day timeline for every handgun license application and renewal, potentially affecting workload, staffing, and tracking systems.
  • Applicant Experience: Applicants would receive a formal written determination within a defined period, increasing transparency and predictability in the licensing process.
  • Legal/Policy Context: The bill aligns with ongoing discussions on handgun licensing procedures and timelines, as evidenced by related bills in prior sessions (companion and related measures listed).
  • Enforcement/Remedies: The summary does not specify penalties or remedies for failure to meet the deadline; detailed provisions would be found in the bill text.

Notes

  • As introduced, the bill focuses on process timing and written determinations without detailing the exact content required in the written determination (e.g., whether it must include specific reasons for denial or conditions). The full bill language would clarify such elements.
  • Related bills (including S 3125 and other prior-session measures) indicate ongoing interest in handgun licensing reform and could influence or coincide with A 3452’s provisions.

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

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