Prohibit the sale and possession of ghost guns
SF 3661 prohibits the sale and possession of "ghost guns" - unserialized firearms made via 3D printing or lacking serial numbers - and requires all firearms to have unique serial numbers engraved on the frame or receiver. It gives current owners of unserialized firearms 180 days to add a serial number (via a federal licensee), destroy the firearm, remove it from the state, or surrender it to law enforcement. The law specifically targets DIY firearms that evade standard tracking, affecting residents who own such unserialized weapons or unfinished frames. It also bans distribution of 3D-printer firearm design files and requires public safety officials to issue notices about the new rules.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 19, 2026
Last action Mar 18, 2026
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What changed between versions
Introduction
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1st Engrossment
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3 edits
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Mar 18, 2026
MINOR
The bill has progressed from its initial introduction to its first engrossment, indicating it has been reviewed and amended by the legislature. The most significant substantive change is the addition of specific effective dates, setting the law to take effect on August 1, 2026, for crimes committed on or after that date. Additionally, the repealed statute reference was updated to reflect the bill's new internal identifier.
Scope change
The scope of the bill remains focused on public safety, specifically prohibiting ghost guns and regulating 3D-printed firearms, but the applicability timeline is now explicitly defined.
TIMELINE
Added an effective date clause stating the law applies to crimes committed on or after August 1, 2026.
TECHNICAL
Updated the repealed statute reference in the appendix from '26-06522' to 'S3661-1' to match the bill's new identifier.
Changed the document title from 'Introduction' to '1st Engrossment' to reflect its legislative status.
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Total actions
5
Key actions
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Committee
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Mar 18, 2026
Upper · Passed
Comm report: To pass as amended
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Committee
Referred to Judiciary and Public Safety
upper
Feb 19, 2026
Introduced
Introduction and first reading
upper
1 primary · 1 co-sponsor
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ron Latz
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
Co
Matt Klein
DDemocratic-Farmer-Labor
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