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A 458

Requires certain training for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Bill Magnarelli

Requires all NY firearm retailers, dealers, and sellers to complete a defined training program, affecting staff and sales operations; curriculum and penalties TBD.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · A 458

Summary of Assembly Bill A 458 (New York)

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 458
  • Title: Requires certain training for all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state
  • Primary Sponsor: William Magnarelli
  • Status: REFERRED TO CODES
  • Introduced: January 8, 2025
  • Related actions: The bill shows repeated action on 2025-01-08 as “REFERRED TO CODES”
  • Related bills: A 10692 (prior-session), A 559 (prior-session)

Purpose and Intent

A 458 intends to require some form of training for all individuals and entities involved in selling firearms within New York State. While the description confirms a training requirement, the specific content, standards, and duration of the training are not provided in the summary. The bill’s placement in the Codes committee suggests a focus on criminal justice and regulatory compliance aspects of firearms commerce.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Training Requirement: The bill would mandate that all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms in New York state complete a defined training program or meet specified training standards.
  • Applicability: Applies to “all retailers, dealers and sellers of firearms” operating within New York.
  • Training Scope: Details such as curriculum content, approved providers, duration, and recertification requirements are not specified in the available information.
  • Implementation and Enforcement: No explicit enforcement mechanism, penalties, or funding details are provided in the information provided.

Affected Parties

  • Primary: Firearms retailers, dealers and sellers operating in New York state.
  • Potentially affected individuals: Employees and agents of such retailers/dealers if the training requirement is tied to the individuals who conduct sales.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Legislative Action: Referred to the Assembly Codes Committee on January 8, 2025. The duplicate entry for 2025-01-08 indicates the bill’s initial committee referral.
  • Next Steps: The bill would need to progress through the Codes committee, potential amendments, and then floor consideration in the Assembly. If advanced, it could move to the Senate for consideration (as applicable to the bill’s chamber alignment).

Context and Related Legislation

  • Related bills from prior sessions (A 10692 and A 559) suggest ongoing interest in firearm training requirements within New York state. Reviewing those prior-session bills may provide context on the proposed training scope, standards, or enforcement ideas.

Notes for Readers

  • The text of A 458 is not provided here; for precise provisions, timelines, and any fiscal or penalty details, consult the official bill text and subsequent amendments on the New York State Assembly website or legislative tracking resources.

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

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