Bill > HB313

This bill modifies Texas Penal Code Section 46.06 to create new restrictions on transferring semiautomatic rifles to younger individuals. Specifically, the bill makes it a criminal offense to sell, rent, lease, loan, or give a semiautomatic rifle capable of accepting a detachable magazine with a caliber greater than .22 to a person younger than 21 years old. The bill includes several exceptions to this rule, such as transfers to peace officers, active or honorably discharged military personnel, and temporary loans for specific purposes like target shooting, hunting, sporting activities, or lawful competitions. The offense is classified as a state jail felony, with potential penalties including fines and potential imprisonment. The bill provides an affirmative defense for parental consent in some transfer scenarios and specifies that the law will only apply to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025. This legislation aims to restrict access to certain types of semiautomatic rifles for younger individuals while maintaining provisions for specific legitimate uses of such firearms.

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https://capitol.texas.gov/BillLookup/History.aspx?LegSess=89R&Bill=HB313