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SB697 • 2025

Prohibits a person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions.

Prohibits a person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions.

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

Plain English Breakdown

The plain English breakdown is still being put together. The official documents below are already here.

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 limits gun possession for people who are under 21 years of age. (Flesch Readability Score: 71.7).
Prohibits a person under 21 years of age from possessing firearms with specified exceptions. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both.
Prohibits a person from transferring certain firearms to a recipient the person knows, or reasonably should know, is under 21 years of age. Punishes by a maximum of 364 days' imprisonment, a fine of up to $6,250, or both. Specifies exceptions.
Relating to: Relating to firearms.
Current location: In Senate Committee