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Introduced
02/19/2025
02/19/2025
In Committee
04/07/2025
04/07/2025
Crossed Over
03/27/2025
03/27/2025
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
Potential new amendment
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to minimum age for firearm purchase or transfer; amending s. 790.065, F.S.; reducing the minimum age at which a person may purchase a firearm and the age of purchasers to which specified licensees are prohibited from selling or transferring a firearm; repealing an exception; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill proposes to modify Florida's firearm purchase age requirements by reducing the minimum age for purchasing a firearm from 21 to 18 years old. Specifically, the legislation would amend section 790.065 of the Florida Statutes to allow individuals who are 18 years old (previously restricted to those 21 and older) to legally purchase firearms. Licensed firearm sellers, including importers, manufacturers, and dealers, would now be permitted to sell or transfer firearms to individuals who are 18 years of age. The bill removes previous language that provided specific exemptions for law enforcement officers, correctional officers, and servicemembers. If passed, the changes would take effect on July 1, 2025, and individuals who violate the age restrictions would still be subject to a third-degree felony charge with associated legal penalties. This modification represents a significant change in Florida's gun purchasing regulations, lowering the age threshold for firearm acquisition.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (16)
Michelle Salzman (R)*,
Tyler Sirois (R)*,
Jessica Baker (R),
Dean Black (R),
Robbie Brackett (R),
James Buchanan (R),
Ryan Chamberlin (R),
Mike Giallombardo (R),
Jeff Holcomb (R),
Kim Kendall (R),
Debbie Mayfield (R),
Monique Miller (R),
Bill Partington (R),
Rachel Plakon (R),
Judson Sapp (R),
Taylor Yarkosky (R),
Last Action
Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration (on 05/03/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/759 |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/759/Amendment/776533/PDF | |
| https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/759/Amendment/552709/PDF | |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/759/Analyses/h0759c.JDC.PDF |
| Analysis - Judiciary Committee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/759/Analyses/h0759b.JDC.PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/759/Analyses/h0759a.CRM.PDF |
| Analysis - Criminal Justice Subcommittee (Post-Meeting) | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/759/Analyses/h0759.CRM.PDF |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/759/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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