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NY A 01902 2025-2026 house

Relates to the definition of assault weapons; removes certain characteristics from the definition of assault weapons.

First chamber Not law yet bank: queued

Not law yet. Pending legislation.

Official status checked 2026-10-21 23:47 PT

Asm. Smullen

Bill summary

Relates to the definition of assault weapons; removes certain characteristics from the definition of assault weapons.

Now vs if chaptered

NOW: referred to Codes; 2013 one-feature test still live. IF chaptered: rifle AWB requires pistol grip plus another feature; muzzle brake and barrel shroud drop as standalone features.

Defender utility

NY PDs on SAFE Act feature-test calendars: live law still uses the one-feature test including pistol grip, muzzle brake, and shroud. If this chapters, a pistol-grip-only rifle and a brake/shroud-only pistol drop out. Until then, plead the live 2013 definition. Portable AWB analogue — not a California charge.

Who this is for. NY PDs on assault-weapon feature-test calendars — pending definition rewrite, not present law; not a California charge.

Bank hints

  • AWB
  • 265.00
  • assault-weapon
A-01902 New-York AWB assault-weapon 265.00 pistol-grip muzzle-brake shroud SAFE-Act not-chaptered challenge-vehicle