Permits the possession and use of devices that silence, suppress, or muffle the sound or natural report of a firearm when the firearm is discharged, provided the host firearm to which the device is attached is allowed and is a rifle that is manually operated by a bolt.
Not law yet. Pending legislation.
Official status checked 2026-10-21 23:45 PT
Asm. Angelino
Bill summary
Permits the possession and use of devices that silence, suppress, or muffle the sound or natural report of a firearm when the firearm is discharged, provided the host firearm to which the device is attached is allowed and is a rifle that is manually operated by a bolt.
Now vs if chaptered
NOW: referred to Environmental Conservation; silencer remains generally prohibited. IF chaptered: bolt-action rifle + lawful host firearm would be the only new suppressor path — not pistols or semi-autos.
Defender utility
NY PDs: this is a parked bolt-action hunting carve-out, not a general silencer legalization. Live §265.02(2) silencer count is unchanged. Broader repeal vehicle is S 02099. Not a California charge.
Who this is for. NY PDs — pending bolt-action hunting suppressor carve-out, not present law; not a California charge.