Statement From Governor Kathy Hochul

"Today the Supreme Court declined to take up a challenge to New York's landmark gun industry accountability law, a massive victory in our fight against gun violence.

"The gun lobby fought tooth and nail against this first-in-the-nation law, which gives New Yorkers the ability to sue gun manufacturers when their weapons are used in deadly shootings. Our gun safety laws are some of the toughest in the nation and have proven successful in protecting New Yorkers from the scourge of gun violence.

"New York will not allow gun manufacturers to profit from tragedy. If you refuse to take necessary steps to prevent your guns from being used illegally, we will make sure you pay."