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HB 579: Assault Weapons and Large-capacity Magazines

GENERAL BILL by Eskamani ; Joseph ; (CO-INTRODUCERS) Casello ; Waldron

Assault Weapons and Large-capacity Magazines; Prohibits sale, transfer, or possession of assault weapon or large-capacity magazine; requires certificates of possession for assault weapons or large-capacity magazines lawfully possessed before specified date; limits sales or transfers of assault weapons or large-capacity magazines documented by such certificates; provides enhanced penalties for offenses committed with assault weapon or large-capacity magazine.

Effective Date: 10/1/2023
Last Action: 5/5/2023 House - Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
Bill Text: PDF

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  • Bill History

    Date Chamber Action
    2/1/2023 House • Filed
    2/7/2023 House • Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee
    • Referred to Justice Appropriations Subcommittee
    • Referred to Judiciary Committee
    • Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
    3/7/2023 House • 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
    5/5/2023 House • Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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  • HB 579, Original Filed Version (Current Bill Version) Posted 2/1/2023 at 7:28 AM

    Bill Text:   PDF
    Analyses:   None

    Related Bills (1)

    Bill Number Subject Filed By Relationship Last Action and Location Track Bills
    S 462 Assault Weapons and Large-capacity Magazines Berman Similar Last Action: 5/5/2023 S Died in Criminal Justice

    Citations - Statutes (2)

    Citation Catchline Location in Bill Location In Bill Help
    775.087 Possession or use of weapon; aggravated battery; felony reclassification; minimum sentence. Page 18 (pdf)
    790.301 Page 2 (pdf)

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