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SB 1234

Bump-fire Stocks

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Stan McClain

Florida bill to regulate bump-fire stocks died in committee after indefinite postponement, leaving state firearm regulation unchanged.

Died in Criminal Justice
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Bill Summary · SB 1234

Legislative bill overview

SB 1234 would regulate or restrict bump-fire stocks in Florida—devices that increase a firearm's rate of fire to approximate automatic weapon capabilities. The bill was introduced in February 2025 but died in the Criminal Justice Committee after being indefinitely postponed in May.

Why is this important

Bump-fire stocks became a national policy focus after the 2017 Las Vegas shooting, where the device was used. This bill represents state-level efforts to address firearm regulation, a contentious area where Florida has historically taken varied approaches to Second Amendment issues.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment interpretation: Gun rights advocates argue restrictions violate constitutional rights, while gun control supporters cite public safety concerns
  • Enforcement and definition: Technical debate over how to define and regulate devices that simulate automatic fire without technically converting weapons
  • State vs. federal authority: Questions about whether states should regulate firearms differently than federal law (bump stocks were federally banned via executive action in 2019)

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

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