Bill > SB127

This bill creates a new legal offense called "unlawful possession of a handgun" specifically targeting minors (individuals under 18 years old, or under 18 and not a member of the U.S. Armed Forces) who knowingly possess a handgun. The bill defines a handgun as a firearm with a short stock designed to be held and fired with one hand. If a minor is found in possession of a handgun, they can be punished by either paying a fine up to $200, being placed in a juvenile detention facility for up to 10 days, or receiving both penalties. This new law aims to discourage minors from possessing handguns by establishing clear legal consequences for such possession, with the intent of promoting public safety and reducing potential gun-related incidents involving young people.