Imitation Firearm Amendments

HB 83 creates a civil penalty for minors under 18 who possess modified imitation firearms that appear realistic in public places, but only after police have previously issued a documented warning. The law targets toys altered to look like real guns (not standard imitation firearms), requiring minors to have been warned before facing penalties. It applies specifically to public locations and does not affect first-time offenses or non-altered toys. The bill takes effect in May 2026.