New York A06560 prohibits the transfer, acceptance, or purchase of military weapons from the U.S. government, except for counter-terrorism purposes.

New York A06560 amends the executive, county, and town laws to prohibit the transfer, acceptance, or purchase of military weapons from the U.S. government by state and local police departments. Exceptions are made for the city of New York and the division of state police for counter-terrorism purposes, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security. The bill also modifies provisions related to police equipment and funding.

New York A06560 prohibits the transfer, acceptance, or purchase of military weapons from the U.S. government, except for counter-terrorism purposes.

New York A06560 amends the executive, county, and town laws to prohibit the transfer, acceptance, or purchase of military weapons from the U.S. government by state and local police departments. Exceptions are made for the city of New York and the division of state police for counter-terrorism purposes, in consultation with the Department of Homeland Security. The bill also modifies provisions related to police equipment and funding.