Establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime as a class E felony.

New York S02328 amends the penal law by adding a new section 265.47, which establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime as a class E felony. This applies when a person fails to safely store a rifle, shotgun, or firearm as required by sections 265.45 or 265.46 of the penal law, and such firearm is subsequently used in the commission of a crime by another individual, which could have been reasonably prevented by proper storage. The act takes effect immediately.

Establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime as a class E felony.

New York S02328 amends the penal law by adding a new section 265.47, which establishes the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm leading to use in the commission of a crime as a class E felony. This applies when a person fails to safely store a rifle, shotgun, or firearm as required by sections 265.45 or 265.46 of the penal law, and such firearm is subsequently used in the commission of a crime by another individual, which could have been reasonably prevented by proper storage. The act takes effect immediately.