New York Poised to Pass 1st Post-Newtown Gun Bill from GOVERNING: State government news on politics, management & financ The legislation broadens the state's definition of banned assault weapons, increases penalties for those convicted of illegal gun possession and creates a statewide database for gun permits. www.governing.com/news/state/New-York-Poised-to-Pass-1st-Post-Newtown-Gun-Bill.html