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SB696 • 2025

Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator.

Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator.

Crime
Passed Legislature

This bill passed both chambers and reached final enrollment, even if later executive action is not shown here.

Sponsor
Senator Reynolds,, Representative McDonald,, Grayber,, Senator Sollman,, Representative Kropf, Senator Broadman,, Manning Jr,, Prozanski,, Representative Ruiz,
Last action
2025-06-27
Official status
In Senate Committee
Effective date
Not listed

Plain English Breakdown

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Bill History

  1. 2025-06-27 Senate

    In committee upon adjournment.

  2. 2025-01-17 Senate

    Referred to Judiciary.

  3. 2025-01-13 Senate

    Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.

Official Summary Text

Digest: The Act creates two new crimes concerning rapid fire activators. The Act takes effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 72.5).
Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator. Punishes by a maximum of 10 years' imprisonment, $250,000 fine, or both. Creates the crime of unlawful possession of a rapid fire activator. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, $6,250 fine, or both. Specifies exceptions for both crimes.
Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Relating to: Relating to rapid fire activators; declaring an emergency.
Current location: In Senate Committee