Bill

A 1774

Prohibits the purchase of more than 1 firearm during any period of 30 days

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Catalina Cruz and 1 co-sponsor

A 1774 would cap firearm purchases at one per 30 days, limiting how often buyers and dealers can complete acquisitions; exemptions and enforcement details are unclear.

REFERRED TO CODES

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Bill Summary · A 1774

Summary of A 1774 — Prohibits the purchase of more than 1 firearm during any 30-day period

Overview

Bill number: A 1774
Title / purpose: Prohibits the purchase of more than one firearm within any 30-day period. The bill aims to limit the frequency of firearm purchases to reduce potential rapid acquisition of firearms.
Status: Referred to the Codes Committee
Introduced: January 14, 2025
Classification: Bill

Key provisions and changes (as stated)

The core provision, as described, would restrict a single purchaser to buying no more than one firearm in any rolling 30-day period.
The summary provided does not include details on:
- Exemptions or special circumstances (e.g., government, law enforcement, collectors, private sales, inheritances).
- Penalties for violations or enforcement mechanisms (e.g., who enforces, what penalties apply, whether fines or criminal charges would follow).
- How “purchase” is defined (in-person purchases, transfers, or other acquisition methods) or how this would be verified (background check processes, permit requirements, or sale-by-sale tracking).
- Effective dates, phased implementation, or temporary exemptions.

Affected parties and scope

Potentially affected: Private individuals seeking to purchase firearms, licensed firearms dealers, and other entities involved in firearm transfers or sales within the state.
If enacted, the provision would alter how often a person can acquire firearms, which could impact shopping plans, firearm inventory management for retailers, and purchase timelines for buyers.

Procedural and timeline aspects

Committee assignment: Referred to Codes, indicating the bill will be reviewed for conformity with existing codes, criminal law, and related regulatory frameworks.
Next steps: If advanced, the Codes Committee could study, amend, and vote on the bill before moving to floor consideration and potential votes by the full chamber. Timelines depend on legislative calendars and committee activity.

Related legislation

Related Senate bills (prior-session) include S 2443, S 572, S 7834, S 3043, S 1834, S 1236.
A companion bill is S 418 (listed twice as companions), suggesting cross-chamber alignment or mirrored proposals in the Senate.

Potential impact and considerations

A 30-day, single-purchase limit could reduce the ability of individuals to quickly acquire multiple firearms, potentially addressing concerns about rapid firearm accumulation.
Unclear from available text whether there are exemptions, how purchases would be tracked, and what penalties would apply. These details significantly shape practical impact, enforceability, and legal challenges.
Stakeholders (gun owners, dealers, advocacy groups, public safety organizations) may have differing views on effectiveness, feasibility, and constitutional considerations.

Next steps for readers

Monitor Codes Committee actions for amendments, clarifications, or exemptions.
Review the full bill text when available to understand definitions, enforcement mechanisms, exemptions, and penalties.
Consider connection to related bills (S 418 and other prior-session measures) for a broader picture of proposed firearm purchase restrictions.

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