SB 89
Revises provisions relating to firearms. (BDR 15-174)
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This bill expands restrictions on firearm ownership in Nevada. It prohibits individuals convicted of certain crimes, including those motivated by bias against victims based on characteristics like race, religion, or sexual orientation, from purchasing, owning, or possessing firearms. Specifically, it increases the period of time a person must be convicted of such crimes before being prohibited from owning a firearm to 10 years. The bill also makes a conforming change to ensure each firearm purchased by a person constitutes a separate violation and provides a limited exception for firearms legally owned prior to July 1, 2025, by individuals convicted of specific hate crimes.
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