relative to the possession of a firearm without a serial number.
SB 466 makes it a class A felony to alter, remove, or destroy identifying marks (such as the maker's name, model, or serial number) on any firearm. Possessing a firearm with such altered marks is considered evidence that the possessor made the changes. This law directly affects individuals who modify firearm markings or possess firearms with altered identification, raising penalties from a misdemeanor to a felony. The bill takes effect on January 1, 2027.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 21, 2025
Last action Mar 12, 2026
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Total actions
6
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Committee
2
Mar 12, 2026
Upper · Passed
Pending Motion Committee Amendment # 2026-1043s; 03/12/2026; SJ 6
upper
Mar 4, 2026
Upper · Passed
Committee Report: Ought to Pass with Amendment # 2026-1043, 03/12/2026; Vote 3-1; CC; SC 9
upper
Nov 21, 2025
Introduced
Introduced 01/07/2026 and Referred to Judiciary; SJ 1
upper
1 primary · 7 co-sponsors
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