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HB 5653

AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Doc Corvese

Overview: HB 5653 - AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONSStatus: 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further studyIntroduced: March 21, 2025Purpose and I

03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
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Bill Summary · HB 5653

Overview: HB 5653 - AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS
Status: 03/26/2025 Committee recommended measure be held for further study
Introduced: March 21, 2025

Purpose and Intent: The bill aims to amend the state's criminal code to address issues related to weapons and firearms.

Key Provisions:
- Expands the definition of "assault weapon" to include additional types of firearms
- Prohibits the possession, sale, or transfer of assault weapons, with certain exceptions
- Imposes penalties for violations, including fines and potential imprisonment

Affected Parties and Impacts:
- Owners and sellers of the firearms now classified as "assault weapons," who would be required to comply with the new restrictions
- Law enforcement, who would be responsible for enforcing the ban on assault weapons

Procedural and Timeline Considerations:
The bill has been recommended by the committee to be held for further study, indicating that additional deliberation and review are needed before it can proceed.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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