AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
SB 946 makes it unlawful for any person under the age of eighteen to possess a firearm. However, the bill outlines specific exceptions where minors are permitted to possess or use firearms. These exceptions include participation in supervised activities such as lawful hunting, competitive shooting, or firearms education programs, and use at approved camps or rifle ranges when accompanied by a parent, guardian, or supervising adult. Minors may also transport an unloaded firearm in a suitable case to and from these locations when accompanied by an adult.
Bill status
died
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Apr 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Apr 4, 2025
Last action May 8, 2025
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Actions timeline
Total actions
3
Key actions
0
Committee
1
May 8, 2025
Committee
05/08/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
legislature
Apr 4, 2025
Introduced
04/04/2025 Introduced, referred to Senate Judiciary
upper
5 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
David Tikoian
DDemocratic
P
Jake Bissaillon
DDemocratic
P
Lou DiPalma
DDemocratic
P
Matt LaMountain
DDemocratic
P
Val Lawson
DDemocratic
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