Antique firearms.
HB 1221 exempts antique firearms from standard handgun sale, rental, trade, and transfer requirements. It directly affects antique firearm sellers, buyers, and dealers by removing background check and licensing obligations that apply to modern handguns. The bill defines "antique firearm" and ensures these items are not subject to typical handgun regulations under state law.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 5, 2026
Last action Jan 6, 2026
Floor votes
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Total actions
4
Key actions
0
Committee
1
Jan 6, 2026
Committee
Reassigned to Committee on Public Policy
lower
1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Garrett Bascom
RRepublican
Co
Ben Smaltz
RRepublican
Co
Ethan Lawson
RRepublican
Co
Ethan Manning
RRepublican
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