AN ACT RELATING TO ELECTIONS -- CONDUCT OF ELECTION AND VOTING EQUIPMENT, AND SUPPLIES
This bill defines key firearm terms, including "ghost gun" (a firearm without a federal serial number) and "crime gun" (a firearm used in a criminal offense). It mandates that law enforcement submit crime guns to a state crime lab for forensic ballistics testing when seized during criminal investigations. The policy directly affects law enforcement agencies, crime labs, and individuals possessing firearms by requiring standardized testing procedures. This change aims to improve the tracing and investigation of firearms used in crimes.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 26, 2025
Last action Mar 20, 2025
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3
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Committee
1
Mar 20, 2025
Committee
03/20/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Feb 26, 2025
Introduced
02/26/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
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Party
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Sam Zurier
DDemocratic
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