Relating to prohibiting the manufacture, assembly, or ownership of unmarked firearms and other conduct involving certain firearms and component parts of firearms; creating criminal offenses; authorizing a fee.
HB 4159 requires manufacturers and assemblers to assign and permanently affix a unique serial number to certain unmarked firearms before sale or transfer. It applies to firearms without federal/state serial numbers that don't qualify for exemptions (like pre-1968 firearms, curios/relics, or antiques). Manufacturers must apply to the state department for a serial number and affix it within 10 days of production. The department may charge a fee to cover administrative costs. This bill does not affect existing firearm owners or exempted firearm types.
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in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 31, 2025
Last action Mar 31, 2025
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Mar 31, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Mar 31, 2025
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Ron Reynolds
DDemocratic
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