RELATING TO FIREWORKS.

HB 55 changes penalties for certain fireworks violations, upgrading them from misdemeanors to class C felonies. This directly affects individuals or businesses that violate specific fireworks laws, such as selling or possessing prohibited fireworks. The key provision increases the criminal penalties for these offenses, making them serious felony charges rather than lesser offenses. The bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process after being introduced on January 16, 2025. It does not change fireworks safety rules or accessibility, only the legal consequences for violations.