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CA AB1663
Bill
Status
Failed
11/30/2016
Primary Sponsor
David Chiu
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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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