Bill > HB384

This bill modifies Texas Penal Code Section 46.06 to create new restrictions on the transfer of firearms, specifically introducing age-related limitations for semiautomatic rifles. Under the proposed law, it will be illegal to sell, rent, lease, loan, or give a semiautomatic rifle capable of accepting a detachable magazine with a caliber greater than .22 to any person younger than 21 years old. The bill also adjusts existing penalties, making violations a state jail felony in certain circumstances. For transfers to minors under 18, the bill maintains an affirmative defense if the parent or legal guardian provides written permission or consent. The law would apply only to offenses committed on or after September 1, 2025, and preserves the legal framework for offenses committed before that date. The changes are part of broader regulations governing firearm transfers, which already prohibit sales to individuals with certain legal restrictions, such as those with active protective orders or felony convictions, and those who are intoxicated.

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