RELATING TO FIREARMS.

The effective date was changed from July 1, 3000, to January 1, 2026, meaning the new laws will take effect much sooner than originally planned.

New definitions were added to clarify that '50 caliber firearms' and 'muzzleloaders' are excluded from the ban, and antique pistols/revolvers are also excluded.

The list of prohibited weapons was updated to explicitly include 'any firearm or rifle with the capacity to fire ammunition of fifty caliber or higher'.

The bill's title and description were updated to accurately describe the inclusion of high-caliber guns and the specific exclusions for antique and muzzleloading weapons.

The definition of 'assault rifle' was modified to explicitly include firearms with pistol grips or thumbhole stocks, whereas the previous version had a different structure that did not clearly encompass these features in the same way.

The definition of '.50 caliber firearm' was slightly modified to change the phrasing regarding ammunition capacity from 'or higher' to 'of higher'.

The effective date for the ban on assault rifles, shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms was moved forward from January 1, 2026, to July 8, 2025.

The deadline for owners to register existing assault rifles, shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms was shortened to match the new effective date (July 8, 2025) instead of the original July 1, 2026.

The effective date of the entire Act was changed from January 1, 2026, to July 1, 3000, which appears to be a placeholder or clerical error in the House version.

A provision allowing the transfer of these weapons to family members without a permit was removed from the text.

The text regarding high-capacity magazines was modified to remove specific references to 'pistols' and 'teflon' coatings, making the language more general.

A section providing for just compensation to owners surrendering firearms was removed from the bill.

An affirmative defense for ghost gun manufacturers was removed from the penalties section.

Added new definitions for '.50 caliber firearm', 'antique firearm', 'assault rifle', 'assault shotgun', 'detachable magazine', 'fixed magazine', and 'muzzleloader' to clarify what items are covered by the law.

Added a new definition for 'assault pistol' based on specific characteristics like magazine placement, barrel threading, shrouds, weight, and length, replacing the previous 'antique pistol or revolver' definition.

Set a new effective date of January 1, 2026, for the ban on bringing assault rifles, shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms into the state, with a registration deadline of July 1, 2026.

Established a registration requirement for owners of assault rifles, shotguns, or high-capacity magazines lawfully possessed before the ban date, requiring them to register with the county chief of police.

Amended the definition of 'assault pistol' to include specific mechanical features like detachable magazines outside the grip and threaded barrels, rather than relying on the previous antique firearm definition.

Created specific exemptions allowing possession of banned firearms on private property, at licensed ranges, during travel, for hunting, and for invasive species control.

The document structure was changed from a standard bill draft to a 'Senate Floor Amendment' format, adding metadata fields for amendment numbers and dates while removing internal tracking codes.

The title and introductory language were updated to reflect that this is an amendment to Senate Bill No. 401 rather than a standalone bill.

The status at the bottom of the document was updated to show the amendment was 'Carried' to the floor, meaning it is ready for legislative consideration.

Added new legal definitions for 'assault rifle', 'assault shotgun', and '.50 caliber firearm' to clarify which weapons are banned.

Removed the definition for 'antique pistol or revolver' and updated the definition of 'antique firearm' to match federal standards.

Amended the list of prohibited items to explicitly include assault rifles, assault shotguns, and .50 caliber firearms.

Created specific exceptions allowing current owners to possess the new banned weapons on private property, at licensed ranges, or while traveling to/from these locations.

Expanded the ban on high-capacity detachable magazines to apply to any firearm, not just pistols.

Established a future effective date of January 1, 2026, for the ban on importing, selling, or transferring the newly defined weapons.