Fireworks; authorize sale and purchase of year-round from permanent structure.
HB 644 would allow fireworks retailers to sell year-round (instead of seasonally) and require all fireworks storage and sales to occur in permanent buildings (replacing temporary stands). It also lowers penalties for violations from felony to misdemeanor and updates labeling requirements for basic fireworks like sparklers. The bill directly affects retailers, local governments (which retain authority to regulate), and consumers purchasing fireworks. It died in committee in February 2025 and did not become law.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Jan 15, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2025
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Jan 15, 2025
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Referred To Judiciary A
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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P
Steve Horne
RRepublican
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