STOP ILLEGAL GUN TRADE ACT
What changed between versions
Added prohibition on sale of detachable magazines holding more than ten rounds, .50 caliber rifles and cartridges, gas-operated semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines, and machine guns.
Added requirement for dealers to post legal and safety notices at points of sale, including information about secure storage, background checks, and suicide prevention resources.
Added requirement for dealers to report multiple sales to the same customer within five days, thefts and losses within 48 hours, and provide quarterly and annual reports to the department.
Added minimum age requirement of 21 for employees handling firearms and mandatory annual training for all dealer employees.
Added enhanced security requirements for dealer premises including security alarm systems, site hardening, and video surveillance with two-year retention periods.
Added provisions for periodic dealer inspections at least once every three years and annual compliance certifications.
Added civil penalties of $200 for first violations and up to $1,000 for subsequent violations for non-compliance with various sections of the act.
Expanded definitions section to include new terms like 'gun show' and clarified definitions for 'gas-operated firearm' and 'semiautomatic firearm'.
Established implementation timeline with most security and reporting requirements becoming effective December 1, 2026, and dealer age requirements taking effect July 1, 2026.
