An act relating to prohibiting the manufacture and transfer of gas-operated semiautomatic firearms

Vermont's H.381 prohibits the manufacture, sale, transfer, and import of gas-operated semiautomatic firearms, which are defined as weapons using gas pressure to automatically reload after each shot (e.g., certain rifles and pistols). The bill requires the Attorney General to publish a list of prohibited firearms by October 1, 2025, with exemptions for law enforcement, military personnel, federal entities, and immediate family transfers. It applies to owners and dealers, with penalties including up to one year in jail or a $1,000 fine for violations. The law takes effect on October 1, 2025, and does not apply to firearms legally possessed by licensed dealers before that date.