Alex Bores’ Bills
A8853 · 2025–2026

Relates to prohibiting the possession of certain 50 caliber firearms

In committee Codes Committee
Gun safety

Prohibits possession of certain .50-caliber firearms and directs the State Police to run a buy-back program reimbursing current lawful owners the fair-market value of such weapons when they are turned in. (Auto-generated summary)

Official record

Official summary · NYS Open LegislationRelates to prohibiting the possession of certain 50 caliber firearms; directs the division of state police to embark on a program whereby persons currently in lawful possession of such weapons may be reimbursed for the fair market value thereof upon turning in such weapons to a designated officer.

What it does: AN ACT to amend the penal law and the executive law, in relation to banning 50 caliber weapons

Legislative history

  1. 2025-06-09Assembly: REFERRED TO CODES
  2. 2026-01-07Assembly: REFERRED TO CODES