[News 12] Lawmakers Propose Including Social Media in Gun Background Check

Some state lawmakers are proposing a bill that would require social media vetting before a gun license could be issued.

Authorities would be permitted to look at the last three years of New Yorkers’ social media accounts and search history before they could be approved for a license.

State Sen. Shelley Mayer, of the 37th District, says that all too often authorities find alarming posts on people's social media after a tragedy occurs -- and by that point, it's too late.

The surveillance process that would be performed has not been announced yet. Mayer says that would be worked out in the state Legislature.

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