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CA AB1663

Bill

Status

Failed

11/30/2016

Primary Sponsor

David Chiu

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Origin

State Assembly

2015-2016 Session

AI Summary

  • Redefines "assault weapon" to include any semiautomatic centerfire rifle that does not have a fixed magazine with a capacity of no more than 10 rounds, replacing previous feature-based definitions
  • Requires persons who lawfully possessed such assault weapons between January 1, 2001 and December 31, 2016 to register them with the Department of Justice by July 1, 2018
  • Allows registration to be submitted electronically or through a licensed firearms dealer, with a registration fee not to exceed $15 per person
  • Exempts individuals from penalties for violations of registration requirements prior to July 1, 2018
  • Clarifies that "detachable magazine" means a device removable without disassembly of the firearm action, and "fixed magazine" means one that cannot be removed without such disassembly

Legislative Description

Firearms: assault weapons.

Last Action

From committee without further action.

11/30/2016

Committee Referrals

Appropriations3/1/2016
Public Safety2/4/2016

Full Bill Text

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