S00362

This is an update regarding Senate Bill S00362, which proposes the establishment of a 10-day waiting period for all firearm purchases. The bill also states that any violation of this waiting period would constitute a Class A misdemeanor.

S00362 was debated in the Senate Codes Committee on Tuesday (May 20, 2025), and passed by a vote of 9-4. All 9 Yes votes were Democrats and the 4 No votes were Republicans. 

Per the NYS Firearms Association (NYSFA), “…the Senate Codes Committee met for just twenty minutes yesterday”… to pass the bill.

What does this mean?

Passage in the Codes Committee means that the bill can now proceed to the Senate floor for a full vote. However, this is not automatic—it is up to the Senate Majority Leader to decide whether the bill will be brought to the floor.

S00362 has a companion bill in the Assembly, A03233, which is currently in the Assembly Codes Committee. The good news is that, as of today, A03233 has not been voted out of committee.

This legislation is listed on SCOPE’s “Top Ten Most Egregious Firearms Legislation" 

NYSFA nicely summarized opposition to this bill: “Even if you pass a background check instantly, you’ll be forced to wait 10 days to take home your firearm. That’s not public safety -- that’s disarming law-abiding New Yorkers.”

There are 10 legislative days left in the calendar year. Dates include; 27-29 May, 4-6 June, and 9-12 June. 

SCOPE previously met with Senate Minority Leader Rob Ortt about this bill as a part of SCOPE's Top Ten Most Egregious Firearms Legislation and is attempting to coordinate with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay to brief him and his staff on it. 

We encourage all gun owners, no matter who is your NY State legislator, to contact them and urge them to vote no on this bill.