NY A 2233
in committeeProvides for the temporary surrender of firearms where an individual may be a danger to themself or others
New York · 2025-2026 Regular Session · lower
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Did NY A 2233 pass?
Not yet. NY A 2233 is in committee and has not come to a final vote. Latest recorded action (2026-01-07): REFERRED TO CODES
What is NY A 2233 about?
Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms to the police by any person who is taken into custody by the police for the purpose of a mental examination and prior to an examination ordered pursuant to article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law; requires a "cooling off period" following the discharge from psychiatric care during which time firearms, which came into police custody during the person's pre-hospitalization intervention or during hospitalization, may be kept in police custody for thirty days, or after a psychiatric examiner has determined whether the person is a threat to themself or others; provides that a judge of the local jurisdiction may order an early return of the firearms if such judge determines that it would be appropriate to do so.
Who sponsors NY A 2233?
Jo Anne Simon is the primary sponsor of NY A 2233, joined by 1 cosponsor.
Description
Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms to the police by any person who is taken into custody by the police for the purpose of a mental examination and prior to an examination ordered pursuant to article seven hundred thirty of the criminal procedure law; requires a "cooling off period" following the discharge from psychiatric care during which time firearms, which came into police custody during the person's pre-hospitalization intervention or during hospitalization, may be kept in police custody for thirty days, or after a psychiatric examiner has determined whether the person is a threat to themself or others; provides that a judge of the local jurisdiction may order an early return of the firearms if such judge determines that it would be appropriate to do so.
- Introduced
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- Latest action
- 2026-01-07 — REFERRED TO CODES
- Bill type
- bill
- Last updated
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Sponsors
- Jo Anne Simonprimary
- Rebecca Seawrightcosponsor
Committees
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Action timeline
Newest first
2026-01-07
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
2025-01-15
REFERRED TO CODES
referral-committee
Versions
- A2233Compare
Documents
Votes
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