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IN SB0119
Bill
AI Summary
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Defines "machine gun" as any weapon that shoots or can be restored to shoot automatically more than one shot by a single trigger function, including frames, receivers, and conversion parts
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Prohibits selling, giving, or transferring ownership or possession of a machine gun to any person under 18 years of age, with exceptions for parent-child and guardian relationships complying with IC 35-47-10 and federal law
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Creates tiered felony penalties for transferring machine guns to minors: Level 5 felony for first offense, Level 4 felony for repeat offenders, and Level 3 felony if the minor uses the machine gun to commit murder
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Replaces the term "assault weapon" with "machine gun" in the existing statute governing firearm transfers to minors
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Machine guns. Defines "machine gun". Provides that a person may not sell, give, or in any other manner transfer ownership or possession of a machine gun to any person under 18 years of age. Provides that a person who knowingly or intentionally sells, provides, or in any other manner transfers ownership or possession of a machine gun to a person under 18 years of age commits a: (1) Level 5 felony; (2) Level 4 felony if the person has a prior conviction for the offense; or (3) Level 3 felony if a person under 18 years of age uses the machine gun to commit murder. Makes conforming amendments and a technical correction.
Last Action
Public Law 183
5/2/2019