Restricts gun access model confidence 90%
Raises the minimum age for transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles from 18 to 21, so fewer young adults can legally acquire them.
to a person younger than 21 years of age a semiautomatic rifle that is capable of accepting a detachable magazine and that has a caliber greater than .22;
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Restricts gun access model confidence 80%
Prohibits transfer of certain semiautomatic rifles (those capable of accepting a detachable magazine with caliber > .22) to persons under 21, so restricts access to those specific firearms.
(B) to a person younger than 21 years of age a semiautomatic rifle that is capable of accepting a detachable magazine and that has a caliber greater than .22;
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Status: Died (session ended)
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill amends Penal Code §46.06 to create a new prohibition on transferring specified semiautomatic rifles to anyone under 21 (with narrow exceptions for peace officers and military), while also adjusting related language on transfers to minors under 18; this directly restricts access to those firearms for that age group with no countervailing expansions of firearm rights.
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-03-07 | H | Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs |
| 2025-03-07 | H | Read first time |
| 2024-11-12 | H | Filed |