Modifies the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm

HB 1204 proposes to change when a person with a prior felony conviction can legally possess a firearm. It states that individuals convicted of a felony (excluding violent ones) cannot possess a firearm for 3 years after completing their sentence, while those convicted of violent felonies face a 10-year restriction. The bill defines "violent felony" as involving force against others and "nonviolent felony" as not involving force, with "sentence completion" meaning finishing all court requirements. Antique firearms are exempt from these restrictions. This bill, currently in committee, would affect people with past felony convictions who seek to legally own firearms.