New York · 2025 Regular Session · Bill
A 7438: Relates to designating every government entity which issues licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms as participating agencies for voter registration form distribution and assistance
In committee Official data
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed one chamber
- Passed both chambers
- Enacted
Last official action: ·Record last updated:
Plain-language summary
A 7438 is a bill introduced in the New York House on March 27, 2025. According to its official title, it concerns: Relates to designating every government entity which issues licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms as participating agencies for voter registration form distribution and assistance. Primary sponsor: Steve Hawley (Republican). It lists 2 additional sponsors. Most recent recorded action (January 7, 2026): REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW.
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Official summary
Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.
Relates to designating every government entity which issues licenses to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms as participating agencies for voter registration form distribution and assistance.
Sponsors
Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Republican 2 · Republican/Conservative 1
| Name | Role | Party | Chamber | District |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steve Hawley | Primary sponsor | Republican | House | 139 |
| Joe DeStefano | Co-sponsor | Republican/Conservative | House | 3 |
| Dave McDonough | Co-sponsor | Republican | House | 14 |
“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.
Recent official actions
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW
- REFERRED TO ELECTION LAW