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A 4071

Requires the division of state police to send renewal notices to holders of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver before expiration of such license

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Dave DiPietro and 1 co-sponsor

Requires the NY Division of State Police to mail renewal notices before expiration to pistol/revolver licensees, boosting renewal rates and reducing license lapses.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · A 4071

Summary of New York Assembly Bill A 4071

Overview

  • Bill Number: A 4071
  • Title: Requires the division of state police to send renewal notices to holders of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver before expiration of such license
  • Status: REFERRED TO CODES
  • Introduced: January 31, 2025
  • Classification: bill

Purpose and Intent

  • The bill would require the Division of State Police to proactively mail renewal notices to individuals who hold licenses to carry or possess a pistol or revolver, and to do so before the license expires. The common aim is to improve renewal compliance and reduce license lapses by ensuring licensees are reminded of upcoming expiration.

Key Provisions

  • The Division of State Police must send renewal notices to all holders of a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver.
  • Notices are to be issued prior to the expiration date of the license.
  • The bill specifies the responsibility lies with the Division of State Police; it does not detail the exact timing window or format of notices in the text provided.

Note: The full legislative text would provide specifics on notice content (e.g., expiration date, renewal instructions), methods (mail, electronic), and any requirements for updated contact information.

Affected Parties

  • Primary affected: Individuals holding a license to carry or possess a pistol or revolver in the state.
  • Responsible agency: Division of State Police (under the state’s police/compliance framework).

Legislative Status and Actions

  • Actions to date:
    • 2025-01-31: REFERRED TO CODES (listed twice in the record)
  • Sponsors:
    • Primary: Philip Palmesano
    • Cosponsor: David DiPietro

Related Legislation

  • Prior-session related bills: S 9566, A 4906
  • Companion bills: S 1485 (listed as a companion)

Potential Impacts and Considerations

  • Administrative impact: Requires the Division of State Police to maintain or obtain current contact information and to issue renewal notices before expiration, which could entail administrative coordination and potential modest operational costs.
  • Public safety/efficiency impact: Likely to reduce license lapse incidents by providing timely reminders, potentially improving compliance with renewal requirements.
  • Fiscal considerations: While not specified, there could be minor ongoing costs for producing and distributing notices (mail and/or electronic communications) and system updates to support reminders.
  • Legal/operational notes: As a renewal-notice mandate, it could interact with existing renewal processes; the bill does not specify penalties for non-compliance by the agency or additional duties for licensees beyond the notice requirement.

Next Steps

  • If enacted, the bill would proceed through committee considerations in the Codes committee and, subsequently, the full chamber, with potential amendments. Monitoring subsequent versions and fiscal notes will clarify notice timelines, methods, and cost impacts.

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

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