Vote: Floor vote
NY SenateJun 1, 2026Result: passed
(35) (25) (0) (3)
Senate bill · S8455 (2025-26)
Relates to placing restrictions on the sale of flare guns
Latest action Jun 1, 2026
New York State Senate
Summary
Establishes the crimes of criminal sale of a flare gun in the first and second degrees; sets restrictions on and requirements for the sale of flare guns.
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Amends the Penal Law.
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Purpose, from the sponsor's memo
Relates to placing restrictions on the sate of flare guns
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Where it stands
Passed one of the two chambers; it still needs the other.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Up for a vote
- Passed one chamber
- Passed
- Enacted
Committee
Codes · New York State Assembly
Also referred to Codes · New York State Senate, Rules · New York State Assembly, Rules · New York State Senate.
The sponsor's argument
Why Patricia Fahy says this is needed
Flare guns are designed for emergency signaling, particularly in mari- time settings. However, their ability to discharge high-heat pyrotechnic projectiles creates a serious risk when used irresponsibly. Recent inci- dents involving the misuse of flare guns as weapons, particularly by or against young people, demonstrate the need for stricter oversight of their sale. Under current law, flare guns are not regulated with the same serious- ness as firearms or other potentially dangerous devices, and there are no age-based restrictions on their purchase. This bill addresses that gap by prohibiting their sale to individuals under 17. The legislation balances safety concerns with legitimate uses by includ- ing reasonable exemptions for law enforcement, military, and supervised training programs. It establishes both criminal and civil penalties to ensure meaningful enforcement without over-penalizing first-time offen- ders.
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Recorded votes
Vote: Committee vote · Rules
Senate RulesJun 1, 2026Result: passed
(14) (6) (0) (1)
Full history
- Jun 1, 2026
In committee
COMMITTEE DISCHARGED AND COMMITTED TO RULES
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Sent to the executive
DELIVERED TO ASSEMBLY
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Ordered to Third Reading CAL.1478
ORDERED TO THIRD READING CAL.1478
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Passed a chamber
PASSED SENATE
NY Senate
- Jun 1, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Assembly
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- May 22, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Codes
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Senate
- May 12, 2026
Amend and Recommit to Codes
AMEND AND RECOMMIT TO CODES
NY Senate
- Jan 7, 2026
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO CODES
NY Senate
- Jul 11, 2025
Referred to committee
REFERRED TO RULES
NY Senate