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LC 604

Revise firearm laws

2025 Regular Session

LC 604 aims to revise firearm laws, but with no text released and the draft died, there is no current impact; any future changes would require a new bill and process.

(LC) Draft Died in Process
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Bill Summary · LC 604

Summary of LC 604: Revise firearm laws

Overview

  • Bill Number: LC 604
  • Title: Revise firearm laws
  • Status: Draft; Died in Process (as of May 22, 2025)
  • Introduced: October 22, 2024
  • Classification: bill
  • Subject: Guns and Weapons

Purpose and intent

  • The bill’s stated aim is to “revise firearm laws.” The available information does not include the text or a detailed statement of intent or goals beyond a general reform of existing firearm regulations. Because substantive provisions are not provided, the exact policy changes, standards, or regulatory approaches remain unspecified.

Provisions and changes (availability and limitations)

  • Text not provided publicly: Specific provisions, amendments, or regulatory changes are not available in the provided materials.
  • Typical areas often addressed by similar bills (general context, not claims about this bill): background checks, waiting periods, licensing or permit requirements, storage or transport standards, eligibility criteria (e.g., age, disqualifying factors), definitions of firearm-related terms, penalties, local government authority, and enforcement mechanisms. None of these are confirmed as part of LC 604 based on the current information.

Affected parties (inference based on topic)

  • Without the bill text, exact affected groups cannot be confirmed. Typically, such a revision would involve:
    • Individual firearm owners and users
    • Firearm retailers and manufacturers
    • Law enforcement and regulatory agencies
    • Courts and prosecutors
    • Public safety and compliance systems

Procedural history and timeline

  • October 22, 2024: Drafter assigned; Draft On Hold (indicating preparation began but did not progress immediately)
  • October 22, 2024: Draft On Hold (status suggests a pause or awaiting further action)
  • October 22, 2024: Drafter Assigned (reiterates assignment on same day)
  • May 22, 2025: (LC) Draft Died in Process (the draft did not advance toward enactment and is considered terminated in its current form)

Significance and next steps

  • As the bill currently stands, there is no active measure to impact firearm laws. If policymakers decide to pursue revisions, a new draft would need to be introduced, assigned to committee, and undergo standard legislative processes (hearings, amendments, votes). Readers should monitor for any reintroduction or related bills that might address the same policy area with more detailed provisions.

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

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