Saratoga Springs city leaders tabled a vote, once again, that would potentially add new punishment for people carrying firearms while under the influence.
The vote was pushed back because the city attorney, Tony Izzo, expressed concerns regarding the proposed ordinance’s text, saying he wants to incorporate more New York State terminology into the proposal.
The proposed city law seeks to prohibit people from carrying firearms while under the influence, regardless of whether they have a license to carry.
This is the second time council members tabled the vote after they delayed it last month following concerns Izzo raised over the proposed city law possibly infringing on existing state firearm laws.
The November 20th, 2022, Saratoga Springs Police-involved shooting that also involved an off-duty Vermont deputy was the catalyst that drove city leaders to start conversations about better protecting the city from irresponsible gun use.
The shooting happened on the intersection of Broadway and Caroline Street– an area popular for its bars and nightlife.
The city attorney said during Tuesday’s meeting that he plans to rewrite the proposed ordinance this week, in time for city leaders to tackle the agenda item during the next meeting council meeting.
At that time, council members also plan to discuss how enforcement of this city ordinance would look like, if passed.