The bill amends the definition of "child" in the context of the offense of making a firearm accessible to a child, changing the age from under 17 years to under 18 years. This adjustment is reflected in the legal language where "17" is deleted and replaced with "18," thereby increasing the age threshold for what constitutes a child in this specific legal context.

Additionally, the bill stipulates that the changes will only apply to offenses committed on or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025. Offenses occurring before this date will continue to be governed by the previous law, ensuring that any legal proceedings related to those offenses remain unaffected by the new definition.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 46.13 (Penal Code 46)