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TX SB41
Bill
Status
11/12/2024
Primary Sponsor
Judith Zaffirini
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AI Summary
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Prohibits individuals under 21 years of age from knowingly purchasing or possessing assault weapons, making violations a Class A misdemeanor
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Defines "assault weapon" to include semiautomatic centerfire rifles with detachable magazines and features like pistol grips, folding stocks, flash suppressors, or grenade launchers; semiautomatic rifles with fixed magazines over 10 rounds or under 30 inches in length; semiautomatic shotguns with detachable magazines; semiautomatic pistols with certain features; revolving cylinder shotguns; and conversion kits
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Makes it a state jail felony to sell, rent, lease, loan, or give an assault weapon to anyone under 21 years of age
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Provides defenses for peace officers and members of the armed forces or state military forces acting in their official duties
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Grandfathers lawful possession of assault weapons owned before August 31, 2025, as a defense to the possession offense, with the law taking effect September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to prohibiting certain transfers, purchases, and possession of assault weapons; creating criminal offenses.
Weapons
Last Action
Referred to State Affairs
2/3/2025