Firearms, to require permit to carry assault weapons in vehicles or on one's person or to acquire such.

HB 23 requires individuals to obtain a permit to carry assault weapons in vehicles or on their person, as well as to purchase or acquire them. The bill defines "assault weapons" as specific semiautomatic firearms with features like detachable magazines, pistol grips, or folding stocks (excluding antique firearms and manually operated weapons). Exceptions include law enforcement officers, military personnel, and possession on private property or in one's home. Violating these requirements would be a Class C felony, with a 90-day grace period for inherited weapons. The bill, pending committee review, would take effect on October 1, 2025.