States / New York / A 2233

A 2233 In Committee

Provides for the temporary surrender of firearms where an individual may be a danger to themself or others

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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.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 15, 2025
Last action
Jan 7, 2026 — REFERRED TO CODES
Session
2025-2026
Momentum
29 · Low