HB2241 Relating to firearms; authorizing a private civil right of action.

↓Restricts gun access model confidence 95%

Bans manufacture, distribution, importation, sale, loan, and transfer of assault weapons, .50 caliber rifles, and unserialized firearms, and restricts sales of precursor parts and transfers of firearms to those under 21 (with limited exceptions), so fewer such items can be obtained in the state.

a person within this state may not manufacture or cause to be manufactured, distribute, transport, or import into this state, or cause to be distributed, transported, or imported into this state, keep for sale, offer or expose for sale, or give or lend any assault weapon, .50 caliber rifle, or unserialized firearm.

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↓Restricts gun access model confidence 90%

Authorizes any private person (not state officials) to sue for knowing violations or aiding violations of the bans, with mandatory $10,000 statutory damages per item plus injunctive relief, attorney's fees, and costs, creating new civil liability for manufacturers, distributors, sellers, and others.

Any person, other than an officer or employee of this state or political subdivision of this state, may bring a civil action against any person who: (1) knowingly violates Section 770.002; (2) knowingly engages in conduct that aids or abets another person in violating Section 770.002

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↓Restricts gun access model confidence 85%

Prohibits sales or transfers of firearms to anyone under 21 (with narrow exceptions for hunting, military, and law enforcement), raising the effective age limit for most firearm purchases and transfers from 18 to 21.

A person may not sell, supply, deliver, or give possession or control of a firearm to any person who is under 21 years of age.

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