HB 4145
Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.
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Support
21%
Oppose
79%
- Introduced
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To Governor
- Became Law
Bill overview
This bill delays the full implementation of Ballot Measure 114 (2022), which regulates firearms and large-capacity magazines, to January 1, 2028. It modifies the permit process for firearm purchases, extending the time for permit issuance and clarifying eligibility requirements. Additionally, the bill provides a temporary legal defense for actions related to large-capacity magazines while court challenges to the original measure are ongoing. An emergency declaration allows the bill to take effect immediately.
Sponsors
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Primary sponsor
Cosponsors
James Manning Jr.
Arguments in favor
Reasons to support this legislation.
Supporters of House Bill 4145 express strong enthusiasm for the legislation, citing its potential to reduce gun violence and promote public safety. Many testifiers share personal experiences with gun violence or loss, emphasizing the need for swift action to address this issue. They advocate for implementing Measure 114's provisions, including a ban on large capacity magazines and permit-to-purchase requirements, as soon as possible due to frustration with the court delay. Testifiers also highlight the importance of responsible ownership safeguards, citing scientific evidence and national data on firearm-related deaths. The majority emphasize that HB 4145 is necessary to make implementation more efficient and effective, while others stress the need for immediate action to reduce gun violence and protect public safety. Overall, supporters believe that passing HB 4145 will save lives by reducing crime guns on the streets and preventing suicide, as studies show states with a permit-to-purchase law have lower rates of recovered crime guns.
Source: Testimony Summaries
Arguments opposed
Reasons to oppose this legislation.
Opponents of the bill express concerns that it infringes on Second Amendment rights, imposing unnecessary financial barriers, delays in permit issuance, and introducing unequal magazine capacity limits. They argue that the legislation is unconstitutional, particularly with regards to its impact on vulnerable populations, and that more thorough analysis and public input are necessary before making significant policy changes. Many that the bill's rushed implementation may lead to unintended consequences that could disproportionately affect already disadvantaged groups, and that it fails to effectively address crime while burdening law-abiding citizens. Some also contend that the proposed regulations are overly burdensome and infringe upon the right to bear arms, as guaranteed by the Second Amendment.
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