Maddy summaryThis bill would ban the sale, manufacture, transfer, and possession of most semiautomatic rifles, pistols, and shotguns meeting specific criteria defined as "assault weapons," as well as large capacity ammunition magazines holding more than 10 rounds. The ban would not apply to weapons already owned before enactment, or to certain types like bolt-action rifles, antique firearms, or weapons used by law enforcement. The bill would require identification markings on new assault weapons and magazines, require background checks for transfers of "grandfathered" weapons, and authorize federal buy-back programs for banned weapons through Byrne grants. It includes exemptions for military, law enforcement, and certain historical firearms.
Sen. Laphonza R. Butler
Total votes
118
all sessions
Attendance
97%
3 missed
Near the chamber average
With party
97%
of cast votes
Higher than 83% of chamber peers
Bipartisan score
7%
crosses aisle rarely
Near the chamber average
Sponsored
341
bills & resolutions
Lower than 77% of chamber peers
Committees
0
assignments
341 bills and resolutions
Sponsored bills
Total
341
Primary
22
Co-sponsor
319
This page
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Assault Weapons Ban of 2023
In committee Jan 23, 2023
1 co-sponsor
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