Bill > HB434

This bill creates the crime of possessing an unserialized firearm, often called a "ghost gun," and defines key terms like "fire control component" (parts needed to fire a gun), "frame or receiver" (the main housing for those parts), and "unfinished frame or receiver" (a part that can be easily made into a functional firearm). It makes it illegal to sell or transfer these unserialized items unless to a licensed federal firearms dealer, importer, or manufacturer. Starting January 1, 2027, it will be unlawful to possess, transport, or receive an unfinished frame or receiver, or a firearm without a serial number, unless it's by a licensed importer or manufacturer, or it has been properly serialized by a licensed dealer. Firearms made with 3D printers must be serialized before August 1, 2026, or before they can be completed into a functional firearm. The bill outlines specific requirements for how these serial numbers must be applied and recorded by licensed dealers, and the Commissioner of Public Safety will publish notices about these new rules. Certain firearms, such as antique firearms, those rendered permanently inoperable, or those manufactured before a specific date, are exempt, as are unfinished frames or receivers held by bona fide suppliers for transfer to licensed manufacturers or importers. Penalties for violations range from misdemeanors to felonies, with fines and imprisonment depending on the offense and whether it's a repeat violation.

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