Bill > AB1263

This bill addresses regulation and manufacturing of firearms, particularly focusing on "ghost guns" (unserialized or self-manufactured firearms). The legislation expands definitions and restrictions around firearm manufacturing, digital firearm manufacturing codes, and related accessories. Key provisions include prohibiting individuals from knowingly causing or facilitating unlawful firearm manufacturing, creating new civil and criminal penalties for distributing digital manufacturing instructions, and requiring firearm industry members to provide clear warnings about manufacturing restrictions when selling certain firearm-related products like barrels, accessories, or manufacturing machines. The bill also adds new misdemeanor offenses related to manufacturing firearms without proper licensing, and extends firearm possession restrictions for people convicted of certain misdemeanor offenses. Specifically, the bill makes it illegal to cause or assist in manufacturing firearms using 3D printers or CNC milling machines without proper licensing, distributing digital manufacturing codes, or manufacturing firearms for unauthorized sale or transfer. The legislation aims to create stronger controls around potentially untraceable or unregulated firearm production, with civil and criminal penalties designed to discourage such activities and improve public safety.

Budget and Finance, Justice

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