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HB 759

Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jessica Baker and 14 co-sponsors

Florida bill to raise minimum age for firearm purchases and transfers died in Rules Committee without floor debate in 2025 session.

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Bill Summary · HB 759

Legislative bill overview

HB 759 would raise the minimum age for firearm purchases and transfers in Florida. The bill was introduced in the 2025 legislative session but died in the Rules Committee without advancing to a floor vote.

Why is this important

Age restrictions on firearm purchases are a significant public policy debate, with proponents citing research on brain development and accident prevention, while opponents raise constitutional and practical enforcement concerns. The bill's failure to advance reflects the contentious nature of firearm regulations in Florida, a state with substantial Second Amendment advocacy influence.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional questions: Whether age restrictions comply with Second Amendment protections, particularly after Supreme Court decisions affirming individual gun rights
  • Definition scope: Unclear whether "transfer" includes family inheritance, gifts, or only commercial sales, affecting enforcement and compliance
  • Age threshold specificity: The bill summary doesn't specify the proposed age (18, 21, or other), which is critical to stakeholder reactions and feasibility arguments

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

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