Revises provisions relating to firearms. (BDR 15-881)
AB 199 modifies Nevada's firearm laws by: (1) changing the misdemeanor standard for negligent firearm discharge to require only negligence (removing "maliciously" or "wantonly" as prior requirements), affecting anyone who accidentally discharges a firearm in public places like streets or stores; (2) upgrading willful public discharge in populated areas to a felony (category C for first offense, category B with 2-15 years imprisonment for repeat offenses); and (3) revising juvenile penalties for minors handling firearms, making first offenses subject to penalties previously reserved for second offenses (200-600 hours community service, license suspension), and allowing secure facility confinement for second offenses. The bill directly affects adults facing criminal charges and minors adjudicated for firearm-related delinquent acts.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 3, 2025
Last action Apr 12, 2025
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5
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Committee
2
Feb 5, 2025
Lower · Passed
From printer. To committee.
lower
Feb 3, 2025
Committee
Prefiled.
Referred to Committee on Judiciary.
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Reuben D'Silva
DDemocratic
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