The second measure requires out of state citizens who have homes in New York and applying for a firearm license to waive the confidentiality of their mental illness records in their home state.
Furthermore, the legislature passed a legislation prohibiting the possession, manufacture, transport, shipment and sale of devices like the bump stock that increases the firing rate of firearms.
Moreover, it approved a bill establishing a Municipal Gun Buyback Program, allowing individuals to report and turn in illegal firearms. Participants in the program will receive immunity on certain criminal charges and monetary rewards. The New York State Police will be responsible for administering the program.
