Relating to a required waiting period for certain firearm transfers; creating a criminal offense.
This bill requires a 30-day waiting period before delivering a firearm to anyone aged 18-21. It creates a criminal offense for sellers who transfer firearms to this age group before the 30-day period expires, punishable as a state jail felony. The law applies to all firearm sales, rentals, or leases to individuals in this age range, with exceptions for law enforcement officers and military personnel. The bill aims to delay firearm access for young adults during a period when risk of impulsive violence may be higher.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 12, 2024
Last action Feb 3, 2025
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4
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Committee
1
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Referred to State Affairs
upper
Feb 3, 2025
Introduced
Read first time
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
JM
José Menéndez
DDemocratic
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