Bill > S0256

This bill, known as "Jaime's Law," would amend Florida's existing firearm regulations to require background checks for ammunition sales, similar to the current background check process for firearm sales. The bill mandates that licensed ammunition sellers must obtain a completed form from potential buyers, verify the buyer's identification, collect a processing fee, and conduct a criminal history check through the Florida Department of Law Enforcement before selling ammunition. There are several exceptions to this requirement, such as for law enforcement officers, transfers at shooting ranges or during hunting, and transfers where the seller has no reason to believe the buyer intends to use the ammunition illegally. The bill establishes penalties for providing false information or knowingly attempting to acquire ammunition for a person prohibited from possessing it, with violations classified as third-degree felonies. The law would take effect on October 1, 2025, and is designed to add an additional layer of screening to prevent ammunition sales to individuals who are legally prohibited from possessing firearms or ammunition, such as those with felony convictions or certain mental health adjudications.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/256