Requires notification of firearm denials to local law enforcement and the local prosecutor having jurisdiction where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Judy Griffin and 1 co-sponsor

The bill requires immediate local notification within 24 hours to police and prosecutors when a federal firearm denial occurs, triggering a local investigation within five days.

AMENDED ON THIRD READING 10307B

Summary of Bill A. 10307-A (2025-2026) – New York

Purpose and intent

The bill expands the notification requirements following firearm denial determinations under federal law. Specifically, it requires timely sharing of information about persons prohibited from possessing firearms with local authorities where the denial occurred, in addition to existing reporting to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

Key provisions and changes

Amends Section 228 of the Executive Law (as previously amended by Chapter 371 of 2022):

Existing requirement (paragraph a): The state Division of Criminal Justice Services (or the designated division) must report to the NICS “denied persons files” the name, date of birth, physical description, and the reason for denial of anyone prohibited from possessing a firearm under 18 U.S.C. § 922(g) or (n).

Adds new subdivision 2-a with the following requirements:

Within 24 hours of making the report to NICS, the division must also report to:
i) The local law enforcement agency having jurisdiction over the location where the prohibited person sought to acquire the firearm; and
ii) The local prosecutor having jurisdiction over that location.
The report to local authorities must include the name, date of birth, physical description, and the reason for the denial.
The local law enforcement agency is then required to initiate a criminal investigation within five business days of receiving the local report from the division.

Effective date: The act takes effect 60 days after becoming law.

Who is affected

Individuals prohibited from possessing firearms under federal law (18 U.S.C. § 922(g) or (n)) who are denied firearm possession by reporting processes.

Local law enforcement agencies and local prosecutors in the jurisdiction where the denied individual sought to acquire the firearm.

The Division of Criminal Justice Services (or the relevant state reporting authority) responsible for NICS reporting and local notifications.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Notification timeline:

24 hours: Division must notify local law enforcement and local prosecutor after reporting to NICS.
Within five business days: Local law enforcement must initiate a criminal investigation based on the notification.

The act adds a direct, rapid notification channel to local authorities to potentially facilitate quicker local response and investigation.

Legal mechanism: Amendment to Executive Law § 228 and creation of new subdivision 2-a.

Enactment timing: Effective 60 days after enactment.

Practical implications and considerations

enhances local-level awareness and potential intervention by law enforcement and prosecutors when a resident is denied firearm possession.

Could impact resources and workload for local agencies due to mandatory investigations within a defined window.

Maintains confidentiality and standard reporting through the NICS process while closing the loop with local authorities.

Status

As of the latest actions, the bill passed through committee and advanced to third reading, with an amendment on May 27, 2026 (Bill A. 10307-A).