The bill amends Florida Statutes to revise the definition of "machine gun" in section 790.001, specifically by clarifying that a machine gun is any firearm that shoots automatically more than one shot without manual reloading by a single pull of the trigger, or is modified to mimic automatic fire through various means such as conversion kits or accessories. This change aims to address the legality and regulation of firearms equipped with bump stocks, which allow semi-automatic firearms to function similarly to fully automatic weapons.

Additionally, the bill ranks offenses related to bump-fire stocks at level 5 on the offense severity ranking chart of the Criminal Punishment Code, as outlined in section 921.0022. This classification includes a new provision for prohibited acts related to bump-fire stocks, establishing a clear legal framework for addressing these specific firearm modifications. The bill is set to take effect on July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 1621 Filed: 790.001, 921.0022