Creates the offense of unlawful possession of an ammunition feeding device that holds more than ten rounds
HB 2516 creates a new criminal offense for unlawfully possessing an ammunition feeding device that holds more than ten rounds. The bill defines these devices as magazines, belts, drums, or similar mechanisms that can accept or be converted to hold over ten rounds of ammunition. Under this legislation, possessing such a device without a valid federal exemption would be classified as a class A misdemeanor. The law applies to individuals generally but includes exceptions for law enforcement, military personnel, and those using the devices in lawful commercial, industrial, or dramatic contexts.
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Jan 2024
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Introduced Jan 23, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
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Jan 23, 2024
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Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ashley Bland Manlove
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