The Robb Elementary Firearm Safety Act aims to strengthen firearm safety regulations in Texas following the tragic shooting at Robb Elementary School. The Act introduces new definitions and penalties related to the unlawful possession and transfer of assault weapons, particularly targeting individuals under 21 years of age. It amends existing laws to prohibit the sale or transfer of firearms to individuals under 18 or under 21 for assault weapons, with exceptions for peace officers and military personnel. Violations of these provisions are classified as state jail felonies or Class A misdemeanors. Additionally, the Act mandates that private firearm transfers must include a national instant criminal background check conducted by licensed dealers, ensuring that firearms are not transferred to prohibited individuals.

The bill also introduces new regulations regarding firearm sales, including a mandatory waiting period of three business days before a licensed dealer can deliver a firearm, with exceptions for peace officers and military personnel. It establishes extreme risk protective orders that can be requested by family members or peace officers, allowing for temporary orders without prior notice to the respondent. The bill outlines the responsibilities of the court in issuing these orders and includes provisions for the handling of firearms relinquished under such orders. Furthermore, it amends the Government Code and Penal Code to create a procedure for sharing information about individuals under extreme risk protective orders with the FBI and specifies penalties for false reports related to these orders. The bill is set to take effect on September 1, 2025, with rules to be adopted by the Department of Public Safety by October 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: Penal Code 46.06, Family Code 85.022, Family Code 85.026, Government Code 411.172, Government Code 411.187, Penal Code 46.04 (Family Code 85, Penal Code 46, Government Code 411)