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FL H1019

FL H1019
Weapons and Firearms

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Introduced
02/25/2025
In Committee
03/02/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
06/16/2025

Introduced Session

2025 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to weapons and firearms; providing a short title; creating s. 790.0653, F.S.; providing definitions; requiring a background check on every sale or other transfer of a firearm; requiring background checks on all persons involved in firearm sales or other transfers; requiring firearm sales or other transfers to be conducted through, and processed by, a licensed dealer; authorizing a fee; providing exceptions; providing criminal penalties; requiring the investing law enforcement agency to report certain violations to the Attorney General; providing applicability; amending s. 790.174, F.S.; revising requirements for the safe storage of firearms; providing and revising definitions; revising criminal penalties for violations; providing exceptions; amending s. 790.175, F.S.; requiring firearms to be sold by dealers with trigger locks or gun cases; providing exceptions; revising warnings to be posted in gun dealerships; requiring certain materials to be given to gun purchasers; requiring a purchaser to sign a specified statement; providing record retention requirements for dealers; providing construction; providing criminal penalties; creating s. 790.223, F.S.; providing definitions; prohibiting specified acts involving unfinished firearm frames or receivers; providing criminal penalties; providing applicability; prohibiting certain actions leading to the assembly of a firearm; prohibiting certain activities involving a three-dimensional printer or computer numerical control milling machine that has the primary or intended function of manufacturing or assembling firearms or related items; providing exceptions; providing construction; creating the Veteran's Firearm Suicide Reduction Task Force; providing requirements for the task force; providing membership; providing for staff support; providing requirements for meetings; specifying duties and powers of the task force; authorizing the task force to seek assistance from state agencies; requiring a report; providing for repeal of the task force; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Responsible Gun Ownership Act," introduces comprehensive changes to Florida's firearm regulations, focusing on several key areas. It mandates background checks for all firearm sales or transfers between unlicensed individuals, requiring such transactions to be processed through a licensed dealer who will conduct a background check, with some exceptions for family members, law enforcement, and temporary transfers for specific purposes like hunting or target practice. The bill also strengthens safe storage requirements, making it illegal to store firearms in locations where minors or prohibited users could easily access them, and imposes criminal penalties for violations. Additionally, the legislation regulates unfinished firearm frames and receivers by requiring valid serial numbers and prohibiting the manufacture, sale, or possession of undetectable firearms or firearms made without proper licensing. The bill creates a Veteran's Firearm Suicide Reduction Task Force to investigate and develop strategies to reduce veteran suicide rates, particularly those involving firearms. Violations of the new regulations can result in misdemeanor or felony charges, depending on the specific offense and number of prior infractions. The provisions of the bill will take effect on October 1, 2025, with some specific requirements, like serialization of firearms, becoming mandatory on January 1, 2026.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (16)

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 06/16/2025)
(3 Companion Bills)

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