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TX SB41

Bill

Status

Introduced

11/12/2024

Primary Sponsor

Judith Zaffirini

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Origin

Senate

89th Legislature Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Prohibits individuals under 21 years of age from knowingly purchasing or possessing assault weapons, making violations a Class A misdemeanor

  • 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

  • Makes it a state jail felony to sell, rent, lease, loan, or give an assault weapon to anyone under 21 years of age

  • Provides defenses for peace officers and members of the armed forces or state military forces acting in their official duties

  • 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

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/3/2025

Full Bill Text

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