Changes the offense of possession by adding high-capacity firearm magazines
HB 1685 updates state laws by explicitly classifying high-capacity firearm magazines as illegal to possess, manufacture, or sell. The bill defines these magazines as devices that hold or can be easily converted to hold more than ten rounds of ammunition. Anyone found in violation of this new provision faces a class D felony charge, while other listed dangerous items like machine guns and silencers carry similar penalties. The law includes specific exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel, and legitimate commercial or industrial uses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 1, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 1, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
LaDonna Appelbaum
DDemocratic
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