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New York Enacts 1st Post-Newtown Gun Control Law

The measure that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed expands the definition of banned assault weapons, creates a state database for pistol permits, reduces the maximum number of rounds in a magazine and requires background checks on all gun sales, including those between individuals.

The measure that Gov. Andrew Cuomo signed expands the definition of banned assault weapons, creates a state database for pistol permits, reduces the maximum number of rounds in a magazine and requires background checks on all gun sales, including those between individuals.

Caroline Cournoyer is GOVERNING's senior web editor.