Relating to prohibiting sex offenders from purchasing firearms.
HB 260 would prohibit individuals convicted of sex offenses from purchasing firearms. This law directly affects people with certain sex offense convictions, making it illegal for them to buy guns through licensed dealers. The bill requires firearm dealers to deny sales to these individuals during background checks. The policy change aims to restrict firearm access for those with a history of sexual violence.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 27, 2025
Last action Feb 27, 2025
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Feb 27, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Feb 27, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
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State
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P
Suleman Lalani
DDemocratic
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