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The New York State Senate passed Senate Print 2284, sponsored by Sen. Cleare, an act to amend the General Business Law, on a roll call vote of 49-11. The bill took effect immediately upon passage. Eleven senators voted in opposition: Sens. Ashby, Canzoneri-Fitzpatrick, Helming, Ortt, Palumbo, Rhoads, Rolison, Stec, Tedisco, Weber, and Murray. No floor debate was recorded on the measure, which was Calendar Number 756.

The New York State Senate passed legislation requiring the Division of Criminal Justice Services to monitor and maintain records of firearm manufacturer sales, with a 40-18 vote along largely party lines. Senate Print 2284, sponsored by Sen. Cleare, aims to address gun violence by creating a comprehensive tracking system for firearms sold in New York State. Cleare cited CDC data showing 48,830 gun-related deaths nationally in 2021 and argued that the state currently lacks baseline data on firearm distribution. She contended that monitoring manufacturers' sales records would help identify sources of illegal weapons and track how guns change hands in communities. The bill would give law enforcement and state officials better insight into the origins of firearms used in crimes. Eighteen senators voted against the measure, with opposition appearing to break along party lines. The legislation takes effect immediately upon passage.