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NY A04816

NY A04816
Prohibits the manufacture, transport, shipment or possession of an undetectable knife.


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Introduced
02/05/2019
In Committee
06/18/2019
Crossed Over
06/18/2019
Passed
08/05/2019
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
08/06/2019

Introduced Session

2019-2020 General Assembly

Bill Summary

AN ACT to amend the penal law, in relation to prohibiting the manufacture, transport or shipment of undetectable knives and prohibiting the possession of such knives The People of the State of New York, represented in Senate and Assem- bly, do enact as follows: 1

AI Summary

This bill amends the New York Penal Law to prohibit the manufacture, transport, shipment, or possession of "undetectable knives." An "undetectable knife" is defined as any knife or other instrument that does not use materials detectable by a metal detector or magnetometer, and was commercially manufactured to be used as a weapon. The bill makes it a crime to possess such knives with the intent to use them unlawfully against another, as well as a crime to manufacture, transport, or ship these types of knives. The bill aims to enhance public safety by restricting access to knives that can evade metal detectors and be used for harmful purposes.

Committee Categories

Housing and Urban Affairs

Sponsors (21)

Last Action

SIGNED CHAP.146 (on 08/06/2019)

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