The New York Senate just approved a bill, Senate Bill S51001, requiring those who purchase a firearm to provide all of their social media accounts and references attesting to their “good character”.
The Assembly passed the bill Friday night, and shortly after Governor Kathy Hochul signed it into law.
“To me, this is the embodiment of what it means to be an American. In honor of our 4th of July weekend, I look forward to signing the legislation as soon as it’s complete,” said the Governor Kathy Hochul at a press conference after the vote.
The bill will also prohibit you from carrying your firearm almost anywhere in New York, including any business, unless they explicitly post signage stating that you are permitted to carry it in their store.
Weapons will also be banned from places of worship, public transportation, sports arenas, parks, libraries, government buildings, playgrounds, places of entertainment, events and businesses that serve the public. alcohol, among other places.
The new law will also require background checks for ammunition purchases with information about the buyer’s “date, name, age, occupation and residence” entered into a state database, according to to legislation.
The unconstitutional bill comes after the Supreme Court previously ruled that a New York state gun control law restricting the ability to carry handguns outside the home was unconstitutional .
