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FL S0254
Bill
AI Summary
- Expands the definition of "machine gun" in Florida law (s. 790.001) to include firearms modified by conversion kits, tools, accessories, or devices (such as bump-fire stocks) that mimic automatic weapon fire or increase the rate of fire beyond what is possible unassisted
- Ranks prohibited acts related to bump-fire stocks as a Level 5 offense (third-degree felony) on the Criminal Punishment Code offense severity ranking chart
- Maintains existing mandatory minimum sentences for felonies committed with machine guns, including 15 years for possession during a qualifying felony, 20 years for discharge during a qualifying felony, and 25 years to life if discharge results in death or great bodily harm
- Reenacts multiple related statutes (ss. 775.087, 784.07, 790.06, 921.0024) to incorporate the revised "machine gun" definition into provisions governing concealed carry licensing, sentencing multipliers, and minimum sentences for battery on law enforcement
- Scheduled to take effect July 1, 2025, and sponsored by Senator Polsky
Legislative Description
Firearms
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice
6/16/2025
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