SPONSOR: Murray
This bill creates the offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor. A person under the age of 18 commits the offense if he or she knowingly possess a handgun, as that term is defined in the bill, or ammunition that is only for a handgun.
The offense of unlawful possession of a firearm by a minor is a class A misdemeanor.
Minors engaged in certain activities or occupations are exempt from this offense, as provided in the bill.
If a firearm or ammunition that was in the lawful possession of a minor is subsequently used in a manner that violates the provisions of this bill, the firearm or ammunition must be returned to the lawful owner when the firearm or ammunition is no longer required during an investigation or prosecution.
This bill is similar to HB 695 (2025); and SB 34 (2025).
Statutes affected: