Bill > HB73

This bill establishes a civil penalty in Jefferson County for possessing a "trigger activator," which is defined as a device designed to convert a firearm to shoot automatically more than one shot with a single trigger pull. Under the bill, anyone who knowingly possesses a trigger activator would be liable for a civil penalty of at least $1,000 per violation, which can be assessed by the local district attorney or the Attorney General and collected through civil action. The bill provides specific exemptions for law enforcement officers acting in an official capacity, individuals who legally possess trigger activators under federal law, and devices that increase a firearm's rate of fire but do not enable more than two shots per trigger pull. The law would only apply within Jefferson County and is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. The bill appears to be aimed at restricting access to devices that can effectively convert semi-automatic firearms into automatic weapons, which are typically regulated to prevent potential misuse.

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