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Introduced
12/10/2024
12/10/2024
In Committee
01/15/2025
01/15/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to sales or transfers of firearms to persons under 21 years of age; amending s. 790.065, F.S.; deleting a prohibition on sales or transfers of firearms to persons under 21 years of age and exceptions; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to remove existing legal restrictions that previously prohibited individuals under 21 years of age from purchasing firearms in Florida. Currently, the law banned sales or transfers of firearms to people younger than 21 years old by licensed firearms dealers, and violations were considered a third-degree felony. The bill would eliminate these prohibitions, effectively allowing individuals under 21 to purchase firearms, which represents a significant change to existing firearm sales regulations in the state. The previous law had some exceptions for law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and servicemembers, but those specific carve-outs would also be removed. The bill would take effect immediately upon becoming law, which means that once signed, the new provisions would be in place, potentially expanding firearm purchasing rights for younger adults in Florida.
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Withdrawn from further consideration (on 04/07/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/94 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/94/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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