A01962B / S09629: Francesco's Law Safe-Storage Proposal
A01962B / S09629: Francesco's Law Safe-Storage Proposal
A01962B/S09629 passed both houses but had not been confirmed delivered or signed as of July 22, 2026.
What the Bill Would Do
Francesco's Law, A1962B/S9629, would amend New York's safe-storage framework and require the Office of Gun Violence Prevention to collect and analyze specified information concerning injuries and deaths of minors involving unsecured firearms.[1]
The proposal must be distinguished from the safe-storage duties already in Penal Law 265.45 and 265.46. The passed-both-houses bill remained pending executive action at the audit cutoff.
Current Status
A1962B and its current Senate companion, S9629, passed both houses. As of July 22, 2026, the official history did not confirm delivery to the Governor or signature. Francesco's Law is therefore not yet enacted.[2]
What to Watch
Watch for delivery, signature or veto, and an official effective date. The older S3385 companion number should not be used for the bill that passed both houses.
Sources
A01962: Francesco's Law — failure to safely store firearms in presence of minor or prohibited person (2025-2026 Session)
[2] LegiScan: A01962
LegiScan bill tracker for NY A01962 (2025)
[3] LegiScan: S03385
LegiScan bill tracker for NY S03385 (2025)
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