Eliminating the fees for firearm licenses and permits.
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Introduced Jan 29, 2026
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “A Local Law to amend the administrative code of the city of New York, in relation to eliminating the fees for firearm licenses and permits” Read the full text
Finance
What it does
This bill would eliminate the $340 fee for a license or permit to carry or possess a pistol or revolver in the city.
Summary written by City Council staff, from the official record. Plain-language AI rewrite with cited sections coming. Not legal advice.
Where it is
Introduced by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Referred to Comm by Council · Jan 29, 2026
Who decides next
This bill sits with the Finance committee. These members decide whether it ever reaches a vote; 99% of bills a committee approves become law.
Linda Lee · chairAlexa AvilésChristopher MarteCrystal HudsonDarlene MealyFrank MoranoJames F. GennaroJustin E. SanchezLincoln RestlerMercedes NarcisseNantasha M. WilliamsOswald J. FelizPhil WongSelvena N. Brooks-PowersShaun AbreuShirley AldebolVirginia Maloney
Official documents
Summary of Int. No. 372
officialInt. No. 372
officialJanuary 29, 2026 - Stated Meeting Agenda
officialHearing Transcript - Stated Meeting 1-29-26
officialMemorandum in Support
officialStraight from the Council record: fiscal impact statements, committee reports, and hearing transcripts as filed.
The numbers
7
sponsors on the bill
Sponsors
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Referred to Comm by Council (Jan 29, 2026).