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Introduced
01/14/2025
01/14/2025
In Committee
01/29/2025
01/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025
06/16/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to firearms; amending s. 790.001, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “machine gun”; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; ranking certain offenses related to bump-fire stocks on level 5 of the offense severity ranking chart of the Criminal Punishment Code; reenacting ss. 775.087(3)(a) and (d), 784.07(3)(b), 790.06(1)(a), and 921.0024(1)(b), F.S., relating to required minimum sentences and legislative intent, required minimum sentences, the definition of the term “concealed weapon or concealed firearm,” and the worksheet key for worksheet computations of the Criminal Punishment Code, respectively, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 790.001, F.S., in references thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill modifies Florida's firearm laws by expanding the definition of a "machine gun" to include firearms that can be modified to increase their rate of fire through conversion kits, tools, accessories, or devices that mimic or accelerate automatic weapon fire. The bill adds a new criminal offense related to bump-fire stocks by ranking prohibited acts involving these devices as a third-degree felony on the Criminal Punishment Code's offense severity ranking chart. The legislation also reenacts several existing statutes to incorporate the updated machine gun definition, ensuring consistent legal references across different sections of Florida law. These changes aim to more comprehensively regulate firearms that can be altered to function like automatic weapons, potentially closing existing legal loopholes and enhancing public safety regulations around firearm modifications. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025, providing time for law enforcement and legal systems to prepare for the new definitions and potential enforcement challenges.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice (on 06/16/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/254 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/254/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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