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OR SB696

OR SB696
Relating to rapid fire activators; declaring an emergency.


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Introduced
01/13/2025
In Committee
01/17/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/27/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Legislative Measures

Bill Summary

The statement includes a measure digest written in compliance with applicable readability standards. Digest: The Act creates two new crimes concerning rapid fire activators. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.5). Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator. Pun- ishes by a maximum of 10 years’ imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of unlawful possession of a rapid fire activator. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days’ imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exceptions for both crimes. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.

AI Summary

This bill creates two new crimes related to rapid fire activators, which are devices that can increase a firearm's rate of fire beyond normal human capability. The first crime, unlawful transport, manufacture, or transfer of a rapid fire activator, is a Class B felony punishable by up to 10 years in prison, a $250,000 fine, or both. The second crime, unlawful possession of a rapid fire activator, is a Class A misdemeanor punishable by up to 364 days in jail, a $6,250 fine, or both. The bill specifically defines various types of rapid fire activators, including bump stocks, binary trigger systems, burst trigger systems, and switches, which can modify firearms to fire more rapidly than manually possible. The law includes exceptions for peace officers and individuals who have legally registered machine guns and need the activator for proper firearm function. The bill contains an emergency clause, meaning it will take effect immediately upon the Governor's signature, with the stated purpose of preserving public peace, health, and safety.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (9)

Last Action

In committee upon adjournment. (on 06/27/2025)

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