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FL H1223

FL H1223
Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer


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Introduced
01/04/2024
In Committee
03/01/2024
Crossed Over
03/01/2024
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

Potential new amendment
2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to minimum age for firearm purchase or transfer; amending s. 790.065, F.S.; reducing the minimum age at which a person may purchase a firearm and the age of purchasers to which specified licensees are prohibited from selling or transferring a firearm; repealing an exception; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill amends Florida Statute 790.065, which regulates the sale and delivery of firearms, by reducing the minimum age for purchasing a firearm from 21 to 18 years old. The bill also removes an exception that previously allowed law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and members of the military to purchase rifles or shotguns at a younger age. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2024.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (28)

Last Action

Died in Rules (on 03/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Firearms and Gun Control

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