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HI HB1902

Relating To Firearms.


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Introduced
01/21/2020
In Committee
07/02/2020
Crossed Over
02/27/2020
Passed
Dead
07/10/2020

Introduced Session

2020 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, barter, trade, gift, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of ten rounds, regardless of the type of firearm with which the magazine is compatible. Allows possession of large-capacity magazines that were legally possessed prior to the effective date of this Act. Allows acquisition by means of inheritance of large-capacity magazines that were legally in possession prior to the effective date of this Act. Allows possession and use by law enforcement agencies and officers. Allows the use of blank-fire assault weapons and detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity in excess of ten rounds for use solely as props for motion picture film or television program production when authorized by the chief of police of the appropriate county and not in violation of federal law. (SD2)

AI Summary

This bill prohibits the manufacture, possession, sale, transfer, or acquisition of detachable ammunition magazines with a capacity exceeding ten rounds, regardless of the type of firearm. However, it allows the possession of large-capacity magazines that were legally possessed prior to the effective date of the act, as well as the acquisition of such magazines through inheritance. The bill also permits the use of large-capacity magazines as props for motion picture or television production when authorized by the chief of police and not in violation of federal law. Additionally, it allows possession and use of these magazines by law enforcement agencies and officers.

Committee Categories

Government Affairs, Justice, Military Affairs and Security

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Deferred one day. (on 07/10/2020)

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