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New York State Division of Criminal Justice Services

New York State government agency

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Dec 2, 2025
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Can NYS take away your rifles if you are taking psychotropic

New York law can bar people from possessing firearms when mental-health-related findings are reported to authorities — reports under Mental Hygiene Law §9.46 and the SAFE Act have placed tens of thous...

Nov 9, 2025

What were the New York state laws regarding sexual assault reporting in 1996?

In 1996 New York enacted and enforced several specific laws shaping sexual‑assault reporting: the Sex Offender Registration Act took effect January 21, 1996, and a 1996 amendment delayed the statute o...