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S 6535

Prohibits persons named on the consolidated terrorist watchlist from obtaining or renewing a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms

2025 Regular Session Introduced by James Sanders

Prohibits anyone on the consolidated terrorist watchlist from obtaining or renewing any license to carry, possess, repair, or dispose of firearms.

REFERRED TO CODES
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Bill Summary · S 6535

Legislative Summary: S 6535

A concise overview of the bill aimed at restricting firearm licenses for individuals on the consolidated terrorist watchlist.

Basic Information

  • Bill Number: S 6535
  • Title: Prohibits persons named on the consolidated terrorist watchlist from obtaining or renewing a license to carry, possess, repair and dispose of firearms
  • Sponsor: James Sanders Jr. (primary)
  • Status: Referred to Codes
  • Introduced: March 17, 2025
  • Related Bills (prior-session): S 7064, S 1602, S 4781

Purpose and Intent

S 6535 seeks to strengthen firearm safety by preventing individuals who are named on the consolidated terrorist watchlist from obtaining or renewing any license related to firearms. The primary aim is to reduce the risk that individuals identified as potential threats could legally access firearms through licensing channels.

Key Provisions (as stated)

  • Prohibition on licensure: Individuals named on the consolidated terrorist watchlist would be barred from obtaining a license to carry, possess, repair, and dispose of firearms.
  • Applicability: The prohibition applies to both initial license issuance and license renewals, effectively suspending ongoing access to firearm-related licenses for watchlist-listed individuals.
  • Licensing authority role: While not exhaustively detailed in the provided summary, the bill would require licensing authorities to enforce the prohibition as part of their licensing decisions.

Note: The summary provided does not include full text of the bill, so some administrative details (such as notice, due process, appeal rights, or specific definitions) are not specified here.

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Individuals on the consolidated terrorist watchlist: Would be disqualified from obtaining or renewing firearm licenses under the bill.
  • Licensing authorities: Responsible for enforcing the prohibition during issuance and renewal decisions.
  • Public safety/public policy: Aimed at reducing access to firearms for persons identified on the watchlist, potentially reducing risk of misuse.

Procedural and Timeline Aspects

  • Introduced March 17, 2025 and immediately referred to the Codes committee (status: Referred to Codes).
  • Legislative actions show two identical “Refered to Codes” entries on the same date, indicating a single initial committee referral.

Related Context

  • Prior-session bills (S 7064, S 1602, S 4781) are listed as related, suggesting a continuing legislative interest in tying firearm licensing to watchlist status across sessions.

Notes for Readers

  • The bill’s effectiveness and potential challenges would hinge on how the consolidated terrorist watchlist is defined, how accuracy and updates are handled, due process procedures for affected individuals, and how the provision interacts with existing state and federal firearms laws.
  • No final legislative outcome is indicated beyond the initial committee referral; further developments would be needed to determine final passage or defeat.

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

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