[ { "id": "ar-2026-issue2", "kind": "ballot_measure", "jurisdiction": "AR", "bill_id": "AR Issue 2 (SJR 11 of 2025)", "session": "November 3, 2026 general election", "chamber": "Ballot", "title": "A Constitutional Amendment to Amend Arkansas Constitution, Article 2, Section 5, to Protect the Right to Keep and Bear Arms", "sponsor": "Sen. J. Payton", "summary": "Legislatively referred constitutional amendment stating that citizens have the right to keep and bear arms for common defense, lawful hunting and recreational use, and any other lawful purpose. It provides that the right includes possession and use of ammunition, firearm accessories and firearm components, and that it is \"a natural, fundamental, and individual right that shall not be infringed\" (the amendment's wording).", "topics": [ "sanctuary-2a", "ammunition", "ranges-hunting" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would add broader right-to-bear-arms language, including ammunition and accessories, to the state constitution.", "status": "on_ballot", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-04-16", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Read the third time and adopted by Senate and House; reported correctly enrolled" }, { "date": "2025-04-22", "status": "on_ballot", "action": "Legislative record: Approved by the Governor; referred to the November 3, 2026 ballot as Issue No. 2" } ], "next_step": "Statewide vote on Election Day; if approved, the amendment takes effect 2027-01-01 (Section 3 of the measure).", "next_date": "2026-11-03", "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/elections/Issue_No._2_SJR_11_of_2026_.pdf", "sources": [ { "title": "Arkansas Secretary of State: Issue No. 2 public notice (SJR 11)", "url": "https://www.sos.arkansas.gov/uploads/elections/Issue_No._2_SJR_11_of_2026_.pdf", "official": true }, { "title": "Arkansas State Legislature: SJR 11 (2025 Regular Session)", "url": "https://arkleg.state.ar.us/Bills/Detail?id=SJR11&ddBienniumSession=2025%2F2025R", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "az-2026-sb1069", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "AZ", "bill_id": "AZ SB 1069", "session": "57th Legislature, 2nd Regular Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "prohibited weapons; muffling device; repeal", "sponsor": "Sen. Wendy Rogers", "summary": "Would have removed suppressors (devices made to muffle the sound of a firearm) from the definition of \"prohibited weapon\" in the Arizona Criminal Code. It passed the Senate 17-10 and the House 32-25, and the Governor vetoed it on June 19, 2026.", "topics": [ "suppressors" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would have removed suppressors from Arizona's prohibited-weapons list.", "status": "vetoed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-24", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Senate Third Read 17-10; transmitted to House" }, { "date": "2026-06-11", "status": "passed_both", "action": "House Third Read 32-25" }, { "date": "2026-06-12", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Transmitted to Governor" }, { "date": "2026-06-19", "status": "vetoed", "action": "Governor Action: Vetoed" } ], "next_step": "None scheduled. Veto stands unless overridden (no override recorded).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83693", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: AZ SB 1069", "url": "https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83693", "official": true }, { "title": "Arizona House: SB 1069 bill summary (as vetoed)", "url": "https://www.azleg.gov/legtext/57leg/2R/summary/H.SB1069_030526_VETOED.DOCX.htm", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ca-2025-ab1127", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CA", "bill_id": "CA AB 1127", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Assembly", "title": "Firearms: converter pistols", "sponsor": "Asm. Jesse Gabriel", "summary": "From July 1, 2026, licensed dealers may not sell or transfer a semiautomatic \"machinegun-convertible pistol\", defined as a pistol with a cruciform trigger bar that can be readily converted to fully automatic fire with a rear-slide converter device. The bill also treats such a pistol fitted with a converter as a machinegun, and sets escalating penalties for dealers up to license revocation.", "topics": [ "machine-gun-conversion", "dealers" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Bans dealer sales of handgun models readily convertible to automatic fire.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-02-20", "status": "introduced", "action": "Read first time. To print." }, { "date": "2025-06-03", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time. Passed Assembly (Ayes 58. Noes 17.)" }, { "date": "2025-09-13", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate 9/12 (Ayes 29. Noes 9.); Assembly concurrence" }, { "date": "2025-10-10", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by the Governor. Chapter 572, Statutes of 2025." } ], "next_step": "Dealer sales ban in effect since 2026-07-01. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1127", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CA AB 1127", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1127", "official": true }, { "title": "California Legislative Information: AB1127 bill history", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1127", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ca-2026-ab1753", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CA", "bill_id": "CA AB 1753", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Assembly", "title": "Protective orders: firearms and ammunition: notice and procedures", "sponsor": "Asm. Catherine Stefani", "summary": "Makes explicit that people subject to protective or restraining orders (including domestic violence and gun violence restraining orders) must relinquish ammunition as well as firearms, and revises related notice and compliance procedures. Starting January 1, 2028, courts must allow remote appearances and electronic filings for certain workplace-violence and postsecondary-school restraining orders.", "topics": [ "domestic-violence", "red-flag", "ammunition" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Requires ammunition, not only firearms, to be surrendered under protective orders.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-09", "status": "introduced", "action": "Read first time. To print." }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time. Passed Assembly (Ayes 62. Noes 6.)" }, { "date": "2026-08-26", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Read third time. Passed Senate (Ayes 30. Noes 1.)" }, { "date": "2026-09-26", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by the Governor. Chapter 458, Statutes of 2026." } ], "next_step": "Chaptered. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1753", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CA AB 1753", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1753", "official": true }, { "title": "California Legislative Information: AB1753 bill history", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1753", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of California: Sept. 26, 2026 bill-signing release (gun bills package)", "url": "https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/26/governor-newsom-signs-new-bills-to-further-prevent-gun-violence-and-strengthen-californias-gun-safety-leadership/", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ca-2026-ab1810", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CA", "bill_id": "CA AB 1810", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Assembly", "title": "Firearms: dealer centralized list", "sponsor": "Asm. Marc Berman", "summary": "Would have required the Department of Justice to remove dealers that fail to meet the requirements of its centralized dealer list, allowed removal of dealers that fail to fix violations found in inspections (with a two-year bar), and required yearly inspections of the 10 dealer locations with the highest share of crime-recovered guns. It passed the Assembly but was held under submission in the Senate Appropriations Committee, and the 2025-2026 session has ended.", "topics": [ "dealers" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Would have expanded state oversight and removal of licensed firearm dealers.", "status": "failed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-10", "status": "introduced", "action": "Read first time. To print." }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time. Passed Assembly (Ayes 58. Noes 20.)" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "status": "in_committee", "action": "In Senate committee: Referred to APPR. suspense file." }, { "date": "2026-08-13", "status": "failed", "action": "In committee: Held under submission (session ended Aug. 31, 2026)" } ], "next_step": "None. The bill did not advance before the end of the 2025-2026 session.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1810", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CA AB 1810", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1810", "official": true }, { "title": "California Legislative Information: AB1810 bill history", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1810", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ca-2026-ab1974", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CA", "bill_id": "CA AB 1974", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Assembly", "title": "Firearms: voluntary firearm storage program", "sponsor": "Asm. Catherine Stefani", "summary": "Authorizes local law enforcement agencies to create voluntary programs where a person can temporarily hand over a firearm for safekeeping to prevent violence, suicide or injury. Participating agencies must publish instructions for drop-off and return, check that the firearm is not reported lost, stolen or used in a crime, and confirm the owner is eligible to possess firearms before returning it.", "topics": [ "storage", "violence-prevention" ], "effect": "administrative", "effect_note": "Creates a framework for voluntary temporary gun storage with police; no new restrictions on owners.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-13", "status": "introduced", "action": "Read first time. To print." }, { "date": "2026-04-20", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time. Passed Assembly (Ayes 71. Noes 2.)" }, { "date": "2026-08-28", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Read third time. Passed Senate (Ayes 36. Noes 0.)" }, { "date": "2026-09-26", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by the Governor. Chapter 460, Statutes of 2026." } ], "next_step": "Chaptered. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1974", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CA AB 1974", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1974", "official": true }, { "title": "California Legislative Information: AB1974 bill history", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB1974", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of California: Sept. 26, 2026 bill-signing release (gun bills package)", "url": "https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/26/governor-newsom-signs-new-bills-to-further-prevent-gun-violence-and-strengthen-californias-gun-safety-leadership/", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ca-2026-ab2047", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CA", "bill_id": "CA AB 2047", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Assembly", "title": "Firearms: 3-dimensional printing blocking technology", "sponsor": "Asm. Rebecca Bauer-Kahan", "summary": "Requires the Department of Justice to check quarterly, beginning by July 1, 2027, whether ASTM International has published standards for firearm-blocking technology on 3D printers, and to issue guidance or regulations within 24 months if it has. Once those standards apply, it becomes unlawful to sell 3D printers in California that lack compliant blocking technology, with an exemption for entertainment-industry prop printers. If no standard exists by July 1, 2029, the department's duty to keep checking ends.", "topics": [ "ghost-guns" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Would require 3D printers sold in California to include firearm-blocking technology once an industry standard exists.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-17", "status": "introduced", "action": "Read first time. To print." }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time. Passed Assembly (Ayes 58. Noes 19.)" }, { "date": "2026-08-31", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Read third time. Passed Senate (Ayes 29. Noes 10.); Assembly concurrence pending" }, { "date": "2026-09-26", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by the Governor. Chapter 461, Statutes of 2026." } ], "next_step": "Chaptered. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2047", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CA AB 2047", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2047", "official": true }, { "title": "California Legislative Information: AB2047 bill history", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260AB2047", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of California: Sept. 26, 2026 bill-signing release (gun bills package)", "url": "https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/26/governor-newsom-signs-new-bills-to-further-prevent-gun-violence-and-strengthen-californias-gun-safety-leadership/", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ca-2026-sb1220", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CA", "bill_id": "CA SB 1220", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Firearms: prohibited persons", "sponsor": "Sen. Melissa Hurtado", "summary": "Adds a misdemeanor conviction, on or after January 1, 2027, for altering, removing or obliterating a firearm's serial number or other identifying marks (or possessing such a firearm) to the list of offenses that bar a person from owning or possessing firearms for 10 years.", "topics": [ "prohibited-persons", "ghost-guns" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Adds a 10-year firearm prohibition for misdemeanor serial-number tampering.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-19", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced. Read first time." }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time. Passed Senate (Ayes 30. Noes 8.)" }, { "date": "2026-08-24", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Read third time. Passed Assembly (Ayes 59. Noes 12.)" }, { "date": "2026-09-26", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by the Governor. Chapter 466, Statutes of 2026." } ], "next_step": "Chaptered. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Applies to convictions on or after 2027-01-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1220", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CA SB 1220", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1220", "official": true }, { "title": "California Legislative Information: SB1220 bill history", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB1220", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of California: Sept. 26, 2026 bill-signing release (gun bills package)", "url": "https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/26/governor-newsom-signs-new-bills-to-further-prevent-gun-violence-and-strengthen-californias-gun-safety-leadership/", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ca-2026-sb948", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CA", "bill_id": "CA SB 948", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Firearms: safety certificates", "sponsor": "Sen. Jesse Arreguín", "summary": "Starting January 1, 2029, applicants for a California firearm safety certificate must complete a qualifying training course within the prior year of at least four hours that includes live-fire exercises on a range in addition to the existing test. People who bring firearms into the state get 180 days instead of 60 to report them and, starting January 1, 2028, must certify that they hold a valid safety certificate or an exemption.", "topics": [ "permits" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Adds a training-course requirement to the firearm safety certificate and applies the certificate to people moving firearms into California.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-02", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced. Read first time." }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time. Passed Senate (Ayes 28. Noes 9.)" }, { "date": "2026-08-24", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Read third time. Passed Assembly (Ayes 56. Noes 19.); Senate concurrence in Assembly amendments" }, { "date": "2026-09-26", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by the Governor. Chapter 465, Statutes of 2026." } ], "next_step": "Chaptered. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Training requirement 2029-01-01; importer certification 2028-01-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB948", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CA SB 948", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billNavClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB948", "official": true }, { "title": "California Legislative Information: SB948 bill history", "url": "https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/billHistoryClient.xhtml?bill_id=202520260SB948", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of California: Sept. 26, 2026 bill-signing release (gun bills package)", "url": "https://www.gov.ca.gov/2026/09/26/governor-newsom-signs-new-bills-to-further-prevent-gun-violence-and-strengthen-californias-gun-safety-leadership/", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "co-2025-sb003", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CO", "bill_id": "CO SB25-003", "session": "2025 Regular Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Semiautomatic Firearms and Rapid-Fire Devices", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Prohibits manufacturing, distributing, transferring, selling or purchasing a \"specified semiautomatic firearm\" (semiautomatic rifles or shotguns with a detachable magazine, and gas-operated semiautomatic handguns with a detachable magazine) on or after August 1, 2026, with exceptions. Buyers who complete specified hunter education and firearms safety courses, or an extended safety course, are exempt from the purchase prohibition, along with listed transfers such as to law enforcement or by inheritance.", "topics": [ "assault-weapons", "permits", "magazines" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Requires safety training before buying most semiautomatic firearms with detachable magazines.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-01-08", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in Senate" }, { "date": "2025-02-18", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor" }, { "date": "2025-03-28", "status": "passed_both", "action": "House Third Reading Passed 3/24; Senate concurred in House amendments - Repass" }, { "date": "2025-04-10", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor Signed" } ], "next_step": "Main provisions in effect since 2026-08-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Purchase rules apply from 2026-08-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-003", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CO SB25-003", "url": "https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/sb25-003", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "co-2026-hb1144", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CO", "bill_id": "CO HB26-1144", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Concerning measures to prohibit the use of three-dimensional printing to manufacture firearms", "sponsor": "Reps. Lindsay Gilchrist, Andrew Boesenecker; Sens. Tom Sullivan, Katie Wallace", "summary": "Prohibits knowingly making a potentially functioning firearm, unfinished frame or receiver, large-capacity magazine or rapid-fire device by 3D printing (defined to include additive and subtractive manufacturing). Federally licensed manufacturers and accredited gunsmithing programs are exempt. A first offense is a class 1 misdemeanor and a second or later offense is a class 5 felony.", "topics": [ "ghost-guns", "magazines" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Bans 3D printing of firearms and key components by unlicensed persons.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-04", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House" }, { "date": "2026-03-02", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "House Third Reading Passed" }, { "date": "2026-04-02", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Senate Third Reading Passed 3/30; House concurred in Senate amendments" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor Signed" } ], "next_step": "Signed. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1144", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CO HB26-1144", "url": "https://leg.colorado.gov/bills/hb26-1144", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ct-2026-hb5043", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "CT", "bill_id": "CT HB 5043 (Public Act 26-41)", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "An Act Concerning Convertible Pistols, Unfinished Frames or Unfinished Lower Receivers, Voluntary Relinquishment of Firearms and Ammunition and Refundability of Permits", "sponsor": "Request of the Governor (Joint Rule 9)", "summary": "A Governor's bill that addresses convertible pistols (handguns that can be readily converted to automatic fire), unfinished frames or lower receivers, voluntary relinquishment of firearms and ammunition, and whether fees for retail firearm sale permits and pistol carry permits are refundable. It passed both chambers as amended and was signed as Public Act 26-41.", "topics": [ "machine-gun-conversion", "ghost-guns", "taxes-fees" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Restricts convertible pistols and unfinished frames/receivers; also adjusts permit-fee refund rules.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-05", "status": "introduced", "action": "Referred to Joint Committee on Judiciary" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Joint Favorable Substitute (Judiciary)" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "House Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Senate Passed as Amended by House Amendment Schedule A (in concurrence)" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "status": "signed", "action": "Signed by the Governor (Public Act 26-41)" } ], "next_step": "Enacted. Court challenges, if any, are not tracked here (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/cgabillstatus.asp?bill_num=HB5043&selBillType=Bill&which_year=2026", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: CT HB 5043 (Public Act 26-41)", "url": "https://www.cga.ct.gov/asp/CGABillStatus/cgabillstatus.asp?bill_num=HB5043&selBillType=Bill&which_year=2026", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "de-2026-sb300", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "DE", "bill_id": "DE SS 1 for SB 300", "session": "153rd General Assembly", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "AN ACT TO AMEND TITLE 11, TITLE 16, AND TITLE 24 OF THE DELAWARE CODE RELATING TO DEADLY WEAPONS DEALERS", "sponsor": "Sen. Sokola (primary sponsor)", "summary": "Requires firearm dealers to obtain a new state license administered by the Delaware State Police to sell or transfer firearms, replacing the existing license to sell deadly weapons. It sets eligibility rules, training, video surveillance and record-keeping requirements, and State Police inspection authority with civil penalties up to license revocation. Implementation is phased in beginning by July 1, 2028.", "topics": [ "dealers" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Creates a state licensing and inspection regime for firearm dealers.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-05-08", "status": "introduced", "action": "Senate Substitute 1 adopted in lieu of the original SB 300" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed By Senate. Votes: 14 YES 6 NO" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed By House 6/25 (27 YES 11 NO); Senate concurred in House amendments 6/30 (14 YES 7 NO)" }, { "date": "2026-09-03", "status": "signed", "action": "Signed by the Governor" } ], "next_step": "Delaware State Police implementation; requirements phase in from 2028-07-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Phased in beginning by 2028-07-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?legislationId=143254", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: DE SS 1 for SB 300", "url": "https://legis.delaware.gov/BillDetail?legislationId=143254", "official": true }, { "title": "State of Delaware News: Governor Meyer Signed Gun Safety Bill Package (Sept. 3, 2026)", "url": "https://news.delaware.gov/2026/09/03/governor-meyer-signed-gun-safety-bill-package/", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "fl-2026-hb133", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "FL", "bill_id": "FL HB 133", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Minimum Age for Firearm Purchase or Transfer", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Would have lowered the minimum age at which a person may purchase a firearm, and the age of purchasers to whom licensees are barred from selling or transferring firearms, and removed an exception. It passed the House 74-37 but died in the Senate Rules Committee when the session ended.", "topics": [ "age-limits" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would have lowered the minimum age to buy certain firearms.", "status": "failed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-10-08", "status": "introduced", "action": "House: Filed" }, { "date": "2026-01-15", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed House; YEAS 74, NAYS 37" }, { "date": "2026-01-16", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Senate: Referred to Rules" }, { "date": "2026-03-13", "status": "failed", "action": "Senate: Died in Rules" } ], "next_step": "None. Died at the end of the 2026 session.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/133", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: FL HB 133", "url": "https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/133", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "id-2026-h932", "kind": "ballot_measure", "jurisdiction": "ID", "bill_id": "ID H 932 (advisory ballot question)", "session": "November 3, 2026 general election", "chamber": "Ballot", "title": "STATE GUN: advisory question on the official state gun of Idaho", "sponsor": "House Ways and Means Committee", "summary": "Places a non-binding advisory question on the November 2026 ballot asking voters which firearm should be Idaho's official state gun. A separate law would be needed after the election to actually designate a state gun.", "topics": [ "state-symbols" ], "effect": "administrative", "effect_note": "Advisory only; no change to firearm regulation.", "status": "on_ballot", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-03-18", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House" }, { "date": "2026-03-20", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "House: Read third time in full, PASSED 68-0-2" }, { "date": "2026-03-31", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Senate: Read third time in full, PASSED 32-0-3" }, { "date": "2026-04-02", "status": "on_ballot", "action": "Signed by Governor; advisory question placed on the ballot" } ], "next_step": "Advisory vote on Election Day.", "next_date": "2026-11-03", "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0932/", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: ID H 932 (advisory ballot question)", "url": "https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2026/legislation/H0932/", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "in-2026-hb1274", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "IN", "bill_id": "IN HB 1274", "session": "2026 Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Insurance mandated gun free zone notices", "sponsor": "Rep. Matt Commons; Sens. Aaron Freeman, James Tomes, James Buck", "summary": "Provides that an insurer may not require an insured or prospective insured to post or display a gun-free zone notice. It became Public Law 61 of 2026.", "topics": [ "sensitive-places" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Bars insurers from requiring policyholders to post gun-free zone signs.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-27", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Signed by the President of the Senate (enrolled)" }, { "date": "2026-03-03", "status": "signed", "action": "Signed by the Governor; Public Law 61" } ], "next_step": "Enacted. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1274/details", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: IN HB 1274", "url": "https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2026/bills/house/1274/details", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ks-2026-hb2501", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "KS", "bill_id": "KS S Sub for HB 2501", "session": "2025-2026 Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Firearm hold agreement immunity; removing the state criminal prohibition on suppressors and shotgun barrel length requirements", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Gives federal firearms licensees immunity from civil liability for returning a firearm to its owner at the end of a firearm hold agreement. It removes the state criminal prohibition on firearm suppressors and the shotgun barrel-length qualification requirements, and provides enhanced penalties for certain felonies committed using a suppressor or short-barrel shotgun.", "topics": [ "suppressors", "industry-liability" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Removes state-level suppressor prohibition; adds penalties for felonies using them.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-12", "status": "in_committee", "action": "House Committee on Federal and State Affairs: be passed as amended" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Senate Final Action - Substitute passed; Yea 37, Nay 3" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Conference Committee Report adopted by House (99-22) and Senate (35-4)" }, { "date": "2026-04-09", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by Governor" } ], "next_step": "Signed. Takes effect on publication in the statute book.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Upon publication in the statute book", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2501/", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: KS S Sub for HB 2501", "url": "https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/hb2501/", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ky-2026-hb312", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "KY", "bill_id": "KY HB 312", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "AN ACT relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Requires the Kentucky State Police to issue provisional licenses to carry concealed firearms and other deadly weapons to people aged 18 to 20 who meet specified criteria. It sets up notice of expiration and a process to switch from a provisional to a standard license, and lets the State Police adopt regulations to administer both.", "topics": [ "carry", "permits", "age-limits" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Creates provisional concealed carry licenses for 18- to 20-year-olds.", "status": "veto_overridden", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-12", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House" }, { "date": "2026-01-23", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "3rd reading, passed House 73-17" }, { "date": "2026-03-20", "status": "passed_both", "action": "3rd reading, passed Senate 30-7" }, { "date": "2026-04-03", "status": "vetoed", "action": "Vetoed by the Governor" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "status": "veto_overridden", "action": "Veto overridden by House and Senate; delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 173)" } ], "next_step": "Enacted (Acts Ch. 173).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb312.html", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: KY HB 312", "url": "https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb312.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ky-2026-hb78", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "KY", "bill_id": "KY HB 78", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "AN ACT relating to firearms liability protections and declaring an emergency", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Creates liability protections for manufacturers and sellers of firearms and ammunition, and their trade associations, against specified lawsuits arising from the criminal or unlawful use of their products, and preempts local laws that would impose such liability. It sets criteria, timelines and burdens of proof for claims under exceptions to the immunity, creates a civil cause of action for violations, and gives the Attorney General enforcement authority.", "topics": [ "industry-liability", "preemption" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Expands legal immunity for firearm and ammunition makers and sellers.", "status": "veto_overridden", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-07", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House" }, { "date": "2026-03-17", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "3rd reading, passed House 75-17 with Committee Substitute (1)" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "status": "passed_both", "action": "3rd reading, passed Senate 32-6" }, { "date": "2026-04-03", "status": "vetoed", "action": "Vetoed by the Governor" }, { "date": "2026-04-14", "status": "veto_overridden", "action": "Veto overridden by House and Senate; delivered to Secretary of State (Acts Ch. 177)" } ], "next_step": "Enacted (Acts Ch. 177). Contains an emergency clause.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb78.html", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: KY HB 78", "url": "https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/26rs/hb78.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ma-2026-question9", "kind": "ballot_measure", "jurisdiction": "MA", "bill_id": "MA Question 9 (2026)", "session": "November 3, 2026 state election", "chamber": "Ballot", "title": "Question 9: Referendum on an Existing Law (Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, \"An Act Modernizing Firearm Laws\", H.4885)", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Voters decide whether to keep or repeal Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024, a firearms law signed July 25, 2024 that, among other things, regulates ghost guns, machine-gun conversion devices and assault-style weapons and changes licensing and extreme risk order rules. According to the Secretary of the Commonwealth's summary, a YES vote keeps the law in place and a NO vote repeals it.", "topics": [ "assault-weapons", "ghost-guns", "permits", "red-flag", "machine-gun-conversion" ], "effect": "mixed", "effect_note": "YES keeps the 2024 law (restrictions stay); NO repeals it (restrictions removed).", "status": "on_ballot", "status_history": [ { "date": "2024-07-25", "status": "signed", "action": "H.4885 signed by the Governor, Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "status": "on_ballot", "action": "Secretary of the Commonwealth assigns question number and ballot order (Question 9)" } ], "next_step": "Statewide vote on Election Day.", "next_date": "2026-11-03", "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/2026-Information-for-voters/2026-ballot-question9.htm", "sources": [ { "title": "Secretary of the Commonwealth: 2026 Information for Voters, Question 9", "url": "https://www.sec.state.ma.us/divisions/elections/research-and-statistics/2026-Information-for-voters/2026-ballot-question9.htm", "official": true }, { "title": "Massachusetts Legislature: H.4885 (Chapter 135 of the Acts of 2024)", "url": "https://malegislature.gov/Bills/193/H4885", "official": true }, { "title": "Ballotpedia: Massachusetts Question 9 (discovery source)", "url": "https://ballotpedia.org/Massachusetts_Question_9,_Firearm_Regulations_Referendum_(2026)", "official": false } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "md-2026-sb334", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "MD", "bill_id": "MD SB 334", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Criminal Law - Firearm Crimes - Machine Gun Convertible Pistols", "sponsor": "Sens. Love, Smith and Waldstreicher", "summary": "Prohibits, on or after January 1, 2027, manufacturing, selling, offering for sale, purchasing, receiving or transferring certain machine gun convertible pistols, subject to exceptions. It requires the Department of State Police to adopt regulations, including publishing a list of prohibited machine gun convertible pistols.", "topics": [ "machine-gun-conversion" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Bans sale and transfer of handgun models readily convertible to automatic fire, starting 2027.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-03-03", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Third Reading Passed, Senate (28-16)" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Third Reading Passed, House (91-40) / final passage" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by the Governor - Chapter 771" } ], "next_step": "Prohibition begins 2027-01-01; State Police regulations and list Not yet known.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-10-01 (sales prohibition applies from 2027-01-01)", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0334?ys=2026RS", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: MD SB 334", "url": "https://mgaleg.maryland.gov/mgawebsite/Legislation/Details/sb0334?ys=2026RS", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "me-2025-ld1126", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "ME", "bill_id": "ME LD 1126 (HP 745)", "session": "132nd Legislature", "chamber": "House", "title": "An Act Requiring Serial Numbers on Firearms and Prohibiting Undetectable Firearms", "sponsor": "Rep. Samuel Zager", "summary": "Requires serial numbers on firearms and prohibits undetectable firearms. The Legislature passed it to be enacted in June 2025; it was held by the Governor and became law without the Governor's signature as Public Law Chapter 537, with the law date recorded as January 11, 2026.", "topics": [ "ghost-guns" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Requires serialization of firearms and bans undetectable guns.", "status": "law_without_signature", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-06-25", "status": "passed_both", "action": "House: PASSED TO BE ENACTED; engrossed by House and Senate" }, { "date": "2025-07-08", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Senate: HELD BY THE GOVERNOR" }, { "date": "2026-01-11", "status": "law_without_signature", "action": "Became Law without Governor's Signature; Chapter 537, Public Law" } ], "next_step": "Enacted. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?LD=1126&SessionID=16", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: ME LD 1126 (HP 745)", "url": "https://legislature.maine.gov/LawMakerWeb/summary.asp?LD=1126&SessionID=16", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "mi-2026-sb848", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "MI", "bill_id": "MI SB 848", "session": "2025-2026 (103rd Legislature)", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Weapons: firearms; waiting period for firearm purchases; provide for", "sponsor": "Sen. Rosemary Bayer", "summary": "Would create a waiting period for firearm purchases by amending section 223 of the Michigan Penal Code (MCL 750.223).", "topics": [ "waiting-periods" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Would add a waiting period before firearm purchases.", "status": "in_committee", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-03-18", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Introduced by Senator Rosemary Bayer; referred to Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety" } ], "next_step": "Committee hearing not scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0848", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: MI SB 848", "url": "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0848", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "mi-2026-sb854", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "MI", "bill_id": "MI SB 854", "session": "2025-2026 (103rd Legislature)", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Occupations: license to sell firearms at retail; provide for", "sponsor": "Sen. Darrin Camilleri", "summary": "Would create a state license to sell firearms at retail by amending the state firearms act (1927 PA 372, MCL 28.421-28.435, adding sections 14b and 14c). It was reported to the Senate Committee of the Whole on May 19, 2026.", "topics": [ "dealers" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Would require a state license for retail firearm sellers.", "status": "in_committee", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-03-18", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced by Senator Darrin Camilleri; referred to Committee on Civil Rights, Judiciary, and Public Safety" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Referred to Committee of the Whole" } ], "next_step": "Senate floor (Committee of the Whole); no date scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0854", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: MI SB 854", "url": "https://www.legislature.mi.gov/Bills/Bill?ObjectName=2026-SB-0854", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "mn-2026-hf4075", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "MN", "bill_id": "MN HF 4075", "session": "94th Legislature (2025-2026)", "chamber": "House", "title": "Uniform procedure for firearm restrictions resulting from criminal convictions and judicial orders", "sponsor": "Rep. Scott (chief author); Sen. Westlin", "summary": "Establishes a uniform procedure for imposing, carrying out and overseeing firearm restrictions that result from certain criminal convictions and court orders, including domestic violence protective orders. The bill was signed as Session Law Chapter 75 and takes effect August 1, 2026.", "topics": [ "domestic-violence", "prohibited-persons" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Standardizes and tightens firearm surrender procedures after convictions and court orders.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-03-09", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduction and first reading, referred to Public Safety Finance and Policy" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Third reading; bill was passed (House)" }, { "date": "2026-04-29", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Third reading passed (Senate)" }, { "date": "2026-05-07", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor approval; filed with Secretary of State, Chapter 75" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-08-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-08-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF4075&ssn=0&y=2026", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: MN HF 4075", "url": "https://www.revisor.mn.gov/bills/bill.php?b=House&f=HF4075&ssn=0&y=2026", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "nc-2025-s50", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "NC", "bill_id": "NC S 50", "session": "2025-2026 Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Freedom to Carry NC", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Would allow a U.S. citizen at least 18 years old to carry a concealed handgun in North Carolina without a permit, unless otherwise prohibited, while keeping concealed handgun permits available for reciprocity and other purposes. The ratified bill also increases line-of-duty death benefits, creates a scholarship for children of disabled or slain officers, and adds firearm-related criminal offenses. The Governor vetoed it; the Senate voted to override and the House has not yet completed an override vote.", "topics": [ "carry", "permits", "age-limits" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would allow permitless concealed carry for adults 18 and older.", "status": "vetoed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-06-11", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed 3rd Reading in House (Senate passed earlier)" }, { "date": "2025-06-12", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Ratified" }, { "date": "2025-06-20", "status": "vetoed", "action": "Vetoed by the Governor" }, { "date": "2025-07-29", "status": "vetoed", "action": "Senate vote on veto override (Motion 11); bill sent to House for override vote" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "status": "vetoed", "action": "House: placed on calendar for 04/21/2026 (veto override pending)" } ], "next_step": "House veto override vote; date not officially scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S50", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: NC S 50", "url": "https://www.ncleg.gov/BillLookUp/2025/S50", "official": true }, { "title": "NC General Assembly: S 50 ratified bill text (PDF)", "url": "https://www.ncleg.gov/Sessions/2025/Bills/Senate/PDF/S50v4.pdf", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "nj-2025-a4975", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "NJ", "bill_id": "NJ A4975", "session": "2024-2025 Session", "chamber": "Assembly", "title": "Establishes crime of possessing digital instructions to illegally manufacture firearms and firearm components", "sponsor": "Asm. Ellen J. Park and others", "summary": "Makes it a crime to possess digital instructions (such as 3D-printing files) with intent to use them to illegally manufacture firearms or firearm components. It was approved as P.L.2025, c.255 on January 12, 2026; the identical Senate bill was S3894.", "topics": [ "ghost-guns" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Criminalizes possessing gun-printing files with intent to illegally manufacture.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2024-10-21", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced, referred to Assembly Judiciary Committee" }, { "date": "2025-03-24", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed by the Assembly (50-26-1)" }, { "date": "2025-12-22", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate (Passed Both Houses) (25-12)" }, { "date": "2026-01-12", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved P.L.2025, c.255" } ], "next_step": "Enacted. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [ "NJ S3894" ], "official_url": "https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4975", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: NJ A4975", "url": "https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2024/A4975", "official": true }, { "title": "P.L.2025, Chapter 255 (chaptered text)", "url": "https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2024/AL25/255_.PDF", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "nj-2026-s1800", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "NJ", "bill_id": "NJ S1800", "session": "2026-2027 Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Requires firearm retailers to provide disclosure of customer's responsibility to report stolen or lost firearms", "sponsor": "Sen. Troy Singleton and Sen. Benjie E. Wimberly", "summary": "Requires firearm wholesale and retail dealers to give each purchaser or transferee a signed written disclosure, and post it at each purchase counter, stating the duty to report a lost or stolen firearm within 36 hours and that it is unlawful to purchase a firearm with the intent to unlawfully sell it to another person. Dealers must keep each signed disclosure for at least 15 years. Committee amendments of October 15, 2026 addressed enforcement actions and collection of civil penalties, and set the effective date as the first day of the fifth month after enactment.", "topics": [ "dealers" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Adds disclosure, posting and record-keeping requirements for firearm dealers.", "status": "in_committee", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-13", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee" }, { "date": "2026-10-15", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Reported from Senate Committee with Amendments, 2nd Reading (committee vote: 3 yes, 1 no, 1 not voting)" } ], "next_step": "On second reading in the Senate. Date of next action: Not yet known.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known (as amended: first day of the fifth month after enactment)", "companions": [ "NJ A1411" ], "official_url": "https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1800", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: NJ S1800", "url": "https://www.njleg.state.nj.us/bill-search/2026/S1800", "official": true }, { "title": "Senate Law and Public Safety Committee statement (Oct. 15, 2026)", "url": "https://pub.njleg.state.nj.us/Bills/2026/S2000/1800_S1.PDF", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T19:12:57Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T19:12:57Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T19:12:57Z" }, { "id": "ny-2026-a1962", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "NY", "bill_id": "NY A 1962-B", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Sessions", "chamber": "Assembly", "title": "Francesco's law: safe storage of firearms, rifles and shotguns", "sponsor": "Assembly sponsor: Anderson (per NY Senate bill page)", "summary": "Enacts \"Francesco's law\", which establishes violations for failing to safely store rifles, shotguns and other firearms in the presence of a minor or a person prohibited from possessing them. It also requires the state Office of Gun Violence Prevention to collect and analyze data on injuries and deaths of minors resulting from unsafe firearm storage. The Senate companion was S 9629.", "topics": [ "storage" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Expands safe-storage requirements for firearms around minors and prohibited persons.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-01-14", "status": "introduced", "action": "Referred to Assembly Codes" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed Assembly; delivered to Senate" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate (substituted for S 9629); returned to Assembly" }, { "date": "2026-10-21", "status": "signed", "action": "Delivered to governor; signed, Chapter 315 (approval memo 5)" } ], "next_step": "Signed 2026-10-21. Effective date: see chaptered text (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [ "NY S 9629" ], "official_url": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1962", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: NY A 1962-B", "url": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A1962", "official": true }, { "title": "NY Senate: S 9629 (Senate companion, substituted by A 1962-B)", "url": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9629", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ny-2026-s7236", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "NY", "bill_id": "NY S 7236", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Sessions", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Restrictions on the receipt of ammunition (ammunition background check denials)", "sponsor": "Sen. Michael Gianaris", "summary": "Amends Penal Law section 400.03 to add a subdivision 9: an ammunition background check must be denied if the purchaser is prohibited from possessing a shotgun or rifle under state law, under 18 U.S.C. 922(g), or by a temporary or final extreme risk protection order issued under CPLR article 63-A. The sponsor memo states that current law screens ammunition purchases only against the federal prohibitors. The Assembly companion was A 7983.", "topics": [ "ammunition", "background-checks", "prohibited-persons", "red-flag" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Applies state-law and ERPO firearm prohibitors to ammunition background checks.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-04-04", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced; referred to Senate Codes" }, { "date": "2026-05-19", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed Senate; delivered to Assembly; referred to Assembly Codes" }, { "date": "2026-05-28", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Assembly (substituted for A 7983); returned to Senate" }, { "date": "2026-10-21", "status": "signed", "action": "Delivered to governor; signed, Chapter 316" } ], "next_step": "Signed 2026-10-21 (Chapter 316). No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Immediately (bill text section 2: \"This act shall take effect immediately\")", "companions": [ "NY A 7983" ], "official_url": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7236", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: NY S 7236", "url": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S7236", "official": true }, { "title": "NY Senate: A 7983 (Assembly companion, substituted by S 7236)", "url": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/A7983", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T19:12:57Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T19:12:57Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T19:12:57Z" }, { "id": "ny-2026-s9005", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "NY", "bill_id": "NY S 9005-C (Part C)", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Sessions", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Public protection budget bill, Part C: convertible pistols, 3D-printed guns and 3D printer blocking technology", "sponsor": "Budget bill submitted by the Governor", "summary": "This FY2026-27 budget bill's Part C amends the penal law on \"convertible pistols\" (semi-automatic pistols with a cruciform trigger bar that can be readily converted to automatic fire) and treats such a pistol fitted with a pistol converter as a machine gun. It creates crimes related to using 3D printers to make ghost guns and firearm components, and adds requirements that 3D printers sold in the state include firearm-blocking technology, with a working group to recommend minimum standards.", "topics": [ "machine-gun-conversion", "ghost-guns" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Restricts convertible pistols and 3D-printed guns; adds 3D printer blocking-technology requirements.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-21", "status": "introduced", "action": "Budget bill submitted by the Governor; referred to Senate Finance" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate and Assembly (message of necessity)" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "status": "signed", "action": "Delivered to governor; signed, Chapter 55" } ], "next_step": "Signed. The 3D printer blocking requirement depends on standards to be recommended by a state working group.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [ "NY A 10005-C" ], "official_url": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9005", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: NY S 9005-C (Part C)", "url": "https://www.nysenate.gov/legislation/bills/2025/S9005", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "oh-2025-hb495", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "OH", "bill_id": "OH HB 495", "session": "136th General Assembly", "chamber": "House", "title": "Freedom to Carry Act", "sponsor": "Reps. Jennifer Gross, Josh Williams", "summary": "Would rename Ohio's concealed handgun license a concealed weapons license and allow a licensee to carry a concealed deadly weapon other than an exclusive deadly weapon (for example, certain knives). It was introduced in October 2025 and remains in the House Public Safety Committee.", "topics": [ "carry", "permits" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would broaden what a concealed carry licensee may carry.", "status": "in_committee", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-10-01", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House" }, { "date": "2025-10-08", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Referred to House Public Safety Committee" } ], "next_step": "House Public Safety Committee; no hearing officially scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb495", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: OH HB 495", "url": "https://www.ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/hb495", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "oh-2025-sb214", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "OH", "bill_id": "OH SB 214", "session": "136th General Assembly", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Remove firearm suppressors from dangerous ordnance", "sponsor": "Sen. Kyle Koehler", "summary": "Would amend Ohio law to remove firearm mufflers and suppressors from the legal classification of \"dangerous ordnance\". It passed the Senate on March 25, 2026 and was referred to a House committee in May 2026.", "topics": [ "suppressors" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would remove suppressors from Ohio's dangerous ordnance category.", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-06-03", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in Senate" }, { "date": "2026-03-25", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed Senate" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "House: Refer to Committee" } ], "next_step": "House committee consideration; no hearing officially scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/sb214", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: OH SB 214", "url": "https://www.ohiohouse.gov/legislation/136/sb214", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "pa-2025-hb1593", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "PA", "bill_id": "PA HB 1593", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Background checks on all firearm sales: repealing the handgun-only limit in 18 Pa.C.S. 6111(f)(2)", "sponsor": "Rep. Perry Warren", "summary": "Repeals the provision of Pennsylvania's sale-or-transfer law that limits its background-check requirements to handguns and short-barreled firearms. As a result, those requirements would also apply to private transfers of long guns (rifles and shotguns). It passed the House 104-99 and is in the Senate Judiciary Committee.", "topics": [ "background-checks" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Would extend background-check requirements to private sales of rifles and shotguns.", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-06-11", "status": "introduced", "action": "Referred to House Judiciary" }, { "date": "2025-09-30", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Third consideration and final passage (104-99)" }, { "date": "2025-10-03", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Referred to Senate Judiciary" } ], "next_step": "Senate Judiciary Committee action; no hearing officially scheduled (Not yet known). Session ends 2026-11-30.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1593", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: PA HB 1593", "url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb1593", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "pa-2025-hb36", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "PA", "bill_id": "PA HB 36", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Office of State Inspector General enforcement officers: amending The Administrative Code of 1929", "sponsor": "Rep. Scott Conklin", "summary": "Amends the Office of State Inspector General provisions of The Administrative Code of 1929 to define \"enforcement officer\" and to give enforcement officers the power to carry firearms, concealed or otherwise, in the performance of their official duties, subject to the written policies of the State Inspector General. An enforcement officer may not carry, possess or use a firearm on duty unless the officer has completed basic firearms training and annual firearms training or other similar training approved by the State Inspector General. It became Act No. 60 of 2026.", "topics": [ "carry" ], "effect": "administrative", "effect_note": "Authorizes Office of State Inspector General enforcement officers to carry firearms on duty, subject to training and agency policy.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-01-10", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Introduced; referred to House Judiciary Committee" }, { "date": "2025-03-18", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "House: third consideration and final passage (173-29)" }, { "date": "2025-03-19", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Senate: referred to State Government Committee" }, { "date": "2026-10-20", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Senate: third consideration and final passage (50-0)" }, { "date": "2026-10-22", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by the Governor; Act No. 60 of 2026" } ], "next_step": "Enacted. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Immediately (bill text, Section 3: \"This act shall take effect immediately\"); approved Oct. 22, 2026", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb36", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: PA HB 36", "url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb36", "official": true }, { "title": "Bill text, HB 36 PN 15 (PDF)", "url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB0036/PN0015", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-24T03:03:34Z", "added_at": "2026-10-24T03:03:34Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-24T03:03:34Z" }, { "id": "pa-2026-hb2855", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "PA", "bill_id": "PA HB 2855", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Prohibited offensive weapons and electric or electronic incapacitation devices: amending 18 Pa.C.S.", "sponsor": "Rep. Rob Kauffman", "summary": "Amends sections 908 and 908.1 of Pennsylvania's Crimes Code. It removes the National Firearms Act compliance defense from section 908(b) and instead excludes a machine gun, sawed-off shotgun with a barrel under 18 inches, or firearm \"specially made or specially adapted for concealment or silent discharge\" from the \"offensive weapons\" definition when possessed in compliance with Chapter 61 and applicable federal law, including the National Firearms Act \"to the extent required by law.\" It also excludes stun guns and similar devices possessed in compliance with section 908.1 and removes that section's labeling condition for self-defense use.", "topics": [ "suppressors", "less-lethal" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would change when possession of NFA-regulated items and stun guns falls outside Pennsylvania's prohibited offensive weapons law.", "status": "in_committee", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-10-13", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced" }, { "date": "2026-10-14", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Referred to House Judiciary Committee" } ], "next_step": "House Judiciary Committee; no action scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known (bill text: 60 days after enactment)", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2855", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: PA HB 2855", "url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/hb2855", "official": true }, { "title": "Bill text, HB 2855 PN 4037 (PDF)", "url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/text/PDF/2025/0/HB2855/PN4037", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T23:08:59Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T23:08:59Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T23:08:59Z" }, { "id": "pa-2026-sb1449", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "PA", "bill_id": "PA SB 1449", "session": "2025-2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Prohibited offensive weapons (inchoate crimes): amending 18 Pa.C.S.", "sponsor": "Sen. Christine Tartaglione", "summary": "Amends Pennsylvania's prohibited offensive weapons statute in the Crimes Code. Discovery sources describe it as a ban on machine-gun conversion devices; the official bill page lists only the statutory title, so details of scope are Not yet known here.", "topics": [ "machine-gun-conversion" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Would expand the list of prohibited offensive weapons (details: see bill text).", "status": "in_committee", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-09-10", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Referred to Senate Judiciary" } ], "next_step": "Senate Judiciary Committee; no action scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1449", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: PA SB 1449", "url": "https://www.palegis.us/legislation/bills/2025/sb1449", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "sd-2026-sb2", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "SD", "bill_id": "SD SB 2", "session": "2026 Session (101st Legislative Session)", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "An Act to provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Amends South Dakota's definition of \"controlled weapon\" so that firearm silencers are no longer included; machine guns and short shotguns remain controlled weapons. It was signed February 10, 2026 and published as Chapter 96 of the 2026 session laws.", "topics": [ "suppressors" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Removes silencers from South Dakota's controlled-weapons list.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-10", "status": "signed", "action": "Signed February 10, 2026 (Session Laws Chapter 96)" } ], "next_step": "Enacted. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/SessionLaw/299649.pdf?Year=2026", "sources": [ { "title": "South Dakota Session Laws 2026, Chapter 96 (SB 2)", "url": "https://mylrc.sdlegislature.gov/api/Documents/SessionLaw/299649.pdf?Year=2026", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "tn-2026-sb1847", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "TN", "bill_id": "TN SB 1847", "session": "114th General Assembly", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Firearms and Ammunition: use of deadly force to protect property", "sponsor": "Sen. Capley", "summary": "As enacted, lowers the legal standard for when a person may use deadly force to protect property. It was assigned Public Chapter 1100 and took effect July 1, 2026.", "topics": [ "self-defense" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Broadens when deadly force may be used to protect property.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-22", "status": "introduced", "action": "Filed for introduction" }, { "date": "2026-04-21", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed Senate, Ayes 21, Nays 5" }, { "date": "2026-04-23", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed House, as amended, Ayes 62, Nays 24" }, { "date": "2026-05-27", "status": "signed", "action": "Signed by Governor; Public Chapter 1100" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [ "TN HB 1802" ], "official_url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1847&ga=114", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: TN SB 1847", "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB1847&ga=114", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "tn-2026-sb350", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "TN", "bill_id": "TN SB 350", "session": "114th General Assembly", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Landlord and Tenant: tenant firearm possession", "sponsor": "Sen. Reeves", "summary": "Generally restricts landlords from prohibiting a residential tenant from lawfully possessing, carrying, transporting or storing a firearm, firearm parts or ammunition in the tenant's residence, in a vehicle in tenant or guest parking, or in landlord-controlled areas needed to enter or exit those places. It applies to leases entered into, amended, extended or renewed on or after January 1, 2027.", "topics": [ "carry", "preemption" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Limits landlords' ability to bar lawful firearm possession by tenants.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-02-10", "status": "introduced", "action": "Filed for introduction" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed Senate as amended, Ayes 27, Nays 5" }, { "date": "2026-03-10", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed House, as amended, Ayes 73, Nays 21" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "status": "signed", "action": "Signed by Governor; Public Chapter 606" } ], "next_step": "Takes effect 2027-01-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2027-01-01", "companions": [ "TN HB 469" ], "official_url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0350&ga=114", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: TN SB 350", "url": "https://wapp.capitol.tn.gov/apps/BillInfo/Default?BillNumber=SB0350&ga=114", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "us-119-hr1-sec70436", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "US", "bill_id": "H.R. 1 (119th), Sec. 70436 (Public Law 119-21)", "session": "119th Congress", "chamber": "U.S. House", "title": "Reduction of transfer and manufacturing taxes for certain devices (One Big Beautiful Bill Act, sec. 70436)", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Section 70436 of the 2025 budget reconciliation law sets the National Firearms Act transfer and making taxes to $0 for NFA items other than machine guns and destructive devices (which stay at $200). This covers items such as suppressors, short-barreled rifles and short-barreled shotguns; registration requirements are not removed by this section. The change applies to calendar quarters beginning more than 90 days after enactment (from January 1, 2026).", "topics": [ "suppressors", "taxes-fees" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Eliminates the $200 federal tax on suppressors, SBRs, SBSs and similar NFA items.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-05-20", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House" }, { "date": "2025-05-22", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "On passage Passed House" }, { "date": "2025-07-03", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate with an amendment 7/1 (51-50); House agreed to the Senate amendment (218-214)" }, { "date": "2025-07-04", "status": "signed", "action": "Became Public Law No: 119-21" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-01-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-01-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: H.R. 1 (119th), Sec. 70436 (Public Law 119-21)", "url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1", "official": true }, { "title": "GovInfo: Public Law 119-21 text (Sec. 70436)", "url": "https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/PLAW-119publ21/html/PLAW-119publ21.htm", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "us-119-hr1041", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "US", "bill_id": "H.R. 1041 (119th)", "session": "119th Congress", "chamber": "U.S. House", "title": "Veterans 2nd Amendment Protection Act", "sponsor": "Rep. Mike Bost [R-IL-12]", "summary": "Would bar the Department of Veterans Affairs from sending a veteran's or beneficiary's identifying information to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS) solely because a fiduciary has been appointed to manage their benefits, unless a judicial authority has found the person to be a danger to themselves or others.", "topics": [ "background-checks", "prohibited-persons" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would stop VA fiduciary appointments alone from placing veterans in the gun background-check system.", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-02-06", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House" }, { "date": "2025-06-05", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Veterans' Affairs, H. Rept. 119-143" }, { "date": "2026-05-21", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 216 - 201 (Roll no. 190)" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Received in the Senate; referred to the Committee on Veterans' Affairs" } ], "next_step": "Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee; no action scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1041", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: H.R. 1041 (119th)", "url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1041", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "us-119-hr2189", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "US", "bill_id": "H.R. 2189 (119th)", "session": "119th Congress", "chamber": "U.S. House", "title": "Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act", "sponsor": "Rep. Scott Fitzgerald [R-WI-5]", "summary": "Would remove less-than-lethal projectile devices (for example, certain TASER-type devices that cannot fire common ammunition or projectiles faster than 500 feet per second and do not accept a magazine) from regulation under the Gun Control Act. It would also require ATF to decide within 90 days of a request whether a device meets that definition.", "topics": [ "less-lethal" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would exempt qualifying less-than-lethal projectile devices from federal firearm rules.", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-03-18", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House; referred to Judiciary" }, { "date": "2026-01-30", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary, H. Rept. 119-472" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 233 - 185 (Roll no. 70)" }, { "date": "2026-02-24", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Received in the Senate" } ], "next_step": "Senate action not scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2189", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: H.R. 2189 (119th)", "url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2189", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "us-119-hr2267", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "US", "bill_id": "H.R. 2267 (119th)", "session": "119th Congress", "chamber": "U.S. House", "title": "NICS Data Reporting Act of 2026", "sponsor": "Rep. Thomas Massie [R-KY-4]", "summary": "Would require the Department of Justice to report annually on the demographic data of people determined to be ineligible to purchase a firearm based on a National Instant Criminal Background Check System check.", "topics": [ "background-checks" ], "effect": "administrative", "effect_note": "Would add annual DOJ reporting on background-check denials.", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-03-21", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House" }, { "date": "2025-10-03", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary, H. Rept. 119-336" }, { "date": "2026-05-12", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed House under suspension of the rules, as amended, by voice vote" }, { "date": "2026-05-13", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Received in the Senate; referred to the Committee on the Judiciary" } ], "next_step": "Senate Judiciary Committee; no action scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2267", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: H.R. 2267 (119th)", "url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2267", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "us-119-hr38", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "US", "bill_id": "H.R. 38 (119th)", "session": "119th Congress", "chamber": "U.S. House", "title": "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025", "sponsor": "Rep. Richard Hudson [R-NC-9]", "summary": "Would let a person who is eligible to carry a concealed firearm in one state carry or possess a concealed handgun (other than a machine gun or destructive device) in any other state that allows its residents to carry concealed firearms. It sets requirements for lawful carry across state lines, preempts most state and local concealed-carry laws, and creates a private right of action against interference.", "topics": [ "carry", "permits", "preemption" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Would require states to honor out-of-state concealed carry eligibility.", "status": "in_committee", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-01-03", "status": "introduced", "action": "Introduced in House" }, { "date": "2025-03-25", "status": "in_committee", "action": "House Judiciary: Ordered to be Reported (Amended) 18-9" }, { "date": "2025-10-03", "status": "in_committee", "action": "Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary, H. Rept. 119-337; placed on the Union Calendar No. 289" } ], "next_step": "Awaiting House floor consideration; not scheduled (Not yet known).", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/38", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: H.R. 38 (119th)", "url": "https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/38", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ut-2026-hb214", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "UT", "bill_id": "UT HB 214", "session": "2026 General Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Firearms Liability Amendments", "sponsor": "Rep. Jordan D. Teuscher; Sen. David P. Hinkins", "summary": "Amends civil liability rules for claims arising from a firearm or firearm-related item brought against sellers, manufacturers or trade associations. Courts must dismiss claims that fail to meet specific requirements, prevailing defendants may recover reasonable attorney fees and court costs in certain circumstances, and defendants may immediately appeal a denial of a motion to dismiss.", "topics": [ "industry-liability" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Adds procedural protections for the firearm industry against certain lawsuits.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-20", "status": "introduced", "action": "House 1st reading (Introduced)" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "House passed 3rd reading" }, { "date": "2026-02-20", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Senate passed 3rd reading" }, { "date": "2026-03-26", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor Signed" } ], "next_step": "Signed. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0214.html", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: UT HB 214", "url": "https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0214.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "ut-2026-hb84", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "UT", "bill_id": "UT HB 84", "session": "2026 General Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Dangerous Weapon Amendments", "sponsor": "Rep. Walt Brooks; Sen. Don L. Ipson", "summary": "Allows people 21 or older to carry a concealed dangerous weapon at a public institution of higher education without a concealed carry permit. It renames the related offense to \"openly carrying a dangerous weapon at an institution of higher education\", removes private colleges from where that offense applies, and prohibits open carry on campus (even by permit holders) unless lawfully responding to an active threat.", "topics": [ "carry", "sensitive-places" ], "effect": "mixed", "effect_note": "Allows permitless concealed carry on public campuses for 21+, while prohibiting open carry there.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-20", "status": "introduced", "action": "House 1st reading (Introduced)" }, { "date": "2026-02-18", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "House passed 3rd reading" }, { "date": "2026-03-06", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Senate passed 2nd & 3rd readings" }, { "date": "2026-03-19", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor Signed" } ], "next_step": "Signed. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "Not yet known", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0084.html", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: UT HB 84", "url": "https://le.utah.gov/~2026/bills/static/HB0084.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-hb110", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA HB 110", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Handguns in unattended motor vehicle; definitions, penalty", "sponsor": "Del. Amy J. Laufer", "summary": "Makes it a Class 4 misdemeanor to leave a handgun in an unattended vehicle without storing it in a locked hard-sided container, which can include a locked glove compartment or center console. The bill includes exemptions, including for a person who reports the firearm's theft or loss to law enforcement. Identical to SB 496.", "topics": [ "storage" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Requires locked storage of handguns left in unattended vehicles.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-02", "status": "introduced", "action": "Prefiled and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N)" }, { "date": "2026-03-14", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Conference report agreed to by House (60-Y 37-N) and Senate (21-Y 18-N)" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by Governor, Chapter 560 (effective 7/1/2026)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [ "VA SB 496" ], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB110", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA HB 110", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB110", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of Virginia: June 17, 2026 release listing signed firearm bills", "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/june-releases/name-1119700-en.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-hb1524", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA HB 1524", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Assault firearms; carrying in public areas prohibited, exceptions, penalty", "sponsor": "Del. Garrett McGuire", "summary": "Prohibits carrying an assault firearm, as defined in existing law, on public streets, sidewalks, rights-of-way, public parks and other places open to the public, with listed exceptions. Previously the carry restriction covered a narrower set of firearms, applied only in certain localities and only when loaded. A violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor; the bill is identical to SB 727.", "topics": [ "carry", "assault-weapons" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Prohibits public carry of defined assault firearms statewide, with exceptions.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-27", "status": "introduced", "action": "Presented and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time and passed House (54-Y 41-N)" }, { "date": "2026-03-13", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Conference report agreed to by House (55-Y 38-N) and Senate (21-Y 18-N)" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor's recommendation adopted; Approved by Governor, Chapter 1101 (effective 7/1/2026)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [ "VA SB 727" ], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1524", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA HB 1524", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1524", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of Virginia: June 17, 2026 release listing signed firearm bills", "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/june-releases/name-1119700-en.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-hb1525", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA HB 1525", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Firearms, certain; definitions, possession, transportation, or purchase by certain persons, penalty", "sponsor": "Del. Garrett McGuire", "summary": "Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for a person younger than 21 to purchase a handgun or assault firearm anywhere in Virginia, and adds listed exceptions for people under 18 to possess or transport handguns or assault firearms. It directs the State Police to administer and enforce existing law on required background checks for firearm sales. The bill has an emergency clause and took effect when signed.", "topics": [ "age-limits", "background-checks", "assault-weapons" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Sets 21 as the minimum age to purchase a handgun or assault firearm.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-27", "status": "introduced", "action": "Presented and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time and passed House (58-Y 37-N)" }, { "date": "2026-03-14", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N) and House (60-Y 37-N)" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor's recommendation adopted; Approved by Governor, Chapter 1102 (effective 4/22/2026)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-04-22 (emergency clause). No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-04-22", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1525", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA HB 1525", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB1525", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of Virginia: June 17, 2026 release listing signed firearm bills", "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/june-releases/name-1119700-en.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-hb19", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA HB 19", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Firearms; purchase, etc., after assault & battery of family or household member or intimate partner", "sponsor": "Del. Adele Y. McClure", "summary": "Adds intimate partners (a romantic, dating or sexual relationship within the previous 12 months) and current or recent cohabitants to the definition of \"family or household member\" for the firearm prohibition that follows a misdemeanor assault and battery conviction. It makes it an offense to purchase, possess or transport a firearm after such a conviction for an offense on or after July 1, 2026. Identical to SB 160.", "topics": [ "domestic-violence", "prohibited-persons" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Extends the domestic-violence firearm prohibition to dating partners and cohabitants.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-12-22", "status": "introduced", "action": "Prefiled and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-12", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time and passed House (61-Y 35-N)" }, { "date": "2026-03-06", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate with substitute 3/2; Senate receded from substitute 3/6 (22-Y 18-N)" }, { "date": "2026-04-10", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by Governor, Chapter 527 (effective 7/1/2026)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [ "VA SB 160" ], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB19", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA HB 19", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB19", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of Virginia: June 17, 2026 release listing signed firearm bills", "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/june-releases/name-1119700-en.html", "official": true }, { "title": "Official bill page: VA SB 160 (identical bill, Chapter 528)", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB160", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-hb21", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA HB 21", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Firearm industry members; creates standards of responsible conduct, civil liability", "sponsor": "Del. Dan I. Helmer", "summary": "Creates standards of responsible conduct for firearm industry members and requires them to establish reasonable controls over the manufacture, sale, distribution and marketing of firearm-related products, including procedures meant to prevent sales to straw purchasers, traffickers and prohibited persons and to prevent loss or theft. It creates civil liability when a violation of these standards contributes to harm.", "topics": [ "industry-liability", "dealers" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Sets conduct standards for gun makers and sellers and allows civil suits for violations.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-12-22", "status": "introduced", "action": "Prefiled and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time and passed House (62-Y 35-N)" }, { "date": "2026-03-05", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate with substitute 3/3 (21-Y 19-N); Senate substitute agreed to by House (62-Y 36-N)" }, { "date": "2026-04-10", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by Governor, Chapter 529 (effective 7/1/2026)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [ "VA SB 27" ], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB21", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA HB 21", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB21", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of Virginia: June 17, 2026 release listing signed firearm bills", "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/june-releases/name-1119700-en.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-hb217", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA HB 217", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Assault firearms & certain ammunition feeding devices; purchase, sale, etc., prohibited, penalties", "sponsor": "Del. Dan I. Helmer", "summary": "Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor to import, sell, manufacture, purchase or transfer an \"assault firearm\" as defined in the bill, and bars a person convicted of that offense from buying or possessing firearms for three years. Antique, permanently inoperable and bolt-, pump-, lever- or slide-action firearms are excluded. The bill also prohibits the sale of large-capacity ammunition feeding devices as defined in the bill; it is identical to SB 749.", "topics": [ "assault-weapons", "magazines" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Prohibits future sale, purchase and transfer of defined assault firearms and sale of large-capacity magazines.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-07", "status": "introduced", "action": "Prefiled and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time and passed House (58-Y 34-N)" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate with substitute 3/9 (21-Y 19-N); Senate substitute agreed to by House (60-Y 35-N)" }, { "date": "2026-05-14", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by Governor, Chapter 1106 (effective 7/1/2026)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [ "VA SB 749" ], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB217", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA HB 217", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB217", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of Virginia: May 2026 news releases (HB 217 / SB 749 signing)", "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/may-releases/name-1117882-en.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-hb40", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA HB 40", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Plastic firearms or receivers, etc., transfer, etc., prohibited; penalties", "sponsor": "Del. Marcus B. Simon", "summary": "Updates the existing Class 5 felony for making, selling or possessing plastic firearms that cannot be detected by security screening devices. It also makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor (a Class 4 felony for repeat offenses) to knowingly possess a firearm or a completed or unfinished frame or receiver that does not carry a valid serial number, and sets related restrictions on unserialized firearms.", "topics": [ "ghost-guns" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Prohibits possession and transfer of unserialized firearms, frames and receivers.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-12-23", "status": "introduced", "action": "Prefiled and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-05", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time and passed House (63-Y 34-N)" }, { "date": "2026-03-04", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate with substitute 3/2 (21-Y 19-N); Senate substitute agreed to by House (64-Y 32-N)" }, { "date": "2026-04-10", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by Governor, Chapter 531 (effective: see bill)" } ], "next_step": "No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "See bill (staggered dates in chaptered text)", "companions": [ "VA SB 323" ], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB40", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA HB 40", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB40", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of Virginia: June 17, 2026 release listing signed firearm bills", "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/june-releases/name-1119700-en.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-hb901", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA HB 901", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Substantial risk orders; eligible petitioners, court jurisdiction, constr. possession of firearms", "sponsor": "Del. Richard C. \"Rip\" Sullivan, Jr.", "summary": "Expands who may petition for an emergency substantial risk order (Virginia's extreme risk, or \"red flag\", order) and lists factors a judge or magistrate must consider. It extends jurisdiction over these orders to juvenile and domestic relations and general district courts, sets procedures for petitions involving minors, and provides a process for returning firearms not owned by the subject of a petition.", "topics": [ "red-flag" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Broadens who can seek a red flag order and which courts can issue one.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-13", "status": "introduced", "action": "Prefiled and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-17", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time and passed House (62-Y 34-N)" }, { "date": "2026-02-25", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by Governor, Chapter 698 (effective 7/1/2026)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [ "VA SB 495" ], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB901", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA HB 901", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/HB901", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of Virginia: June 17, 2026 release listing signed firearm bills", "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/june-releases/name-1119700-en.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-sb272", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA SB 272", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Firearm or explosive material; exemptions, carrying in public institutions of higher education", "sponsor": "Sen. R. Creigh Deeds", "summary": "Narrows an exemption to the ban on carrying firearms in state-owned or leased buildings that currently covers property of public colleges and universities. Under the bill the exemption applies only to people who possess a weapon as part of the institution's curriculum or activities, or an organization authorized by the institution, as approved by its law-enforcement or public safety unit. Identical to HB 626.", "topics": [ "sensitive-places", "carry" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Restricts carrying firearms in public college and university buildings.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-12", "status": "introduced", "action": "Prefiled and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-09", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Read third time and passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)" }, { "date": "2026-02-16", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed House (63-Y 35-N)" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by Governor, Chapter 644 (effective 7/1/2026)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [ "VA HB 626" ], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB272", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA SB 272", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB272", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "va-2026-sb348", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VA", "bill_id": "VA SB 348", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "Senate", "title": "Firearms; storage in residence where minor or person prohibited from possessing is present, penalty", "sponsor": "Sen. Jennifer B. Boysko", "summary": "Requires a person who keeps a firearm in a residence where they know a minor or a person prohibited from possessing firearms is present to store it in a locked container inaccessible to that person or to disable it with a gun lock. A violation is a Class 2 misdemeanor, and dealers must post a notice about the penalty. The bill is identical to HB 871.", "topics": [ "storage" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Requires locked storage of firearms in homes where minors or prohibited persons are present.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-13", "status": "introduced", "action": "Prefiled and ordered printed" }, { "date": "2026-02-11", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N)" }, { "date": "2026-02-25", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed House (62-Y 35-N)" }, { "date": "2026-04-22", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor's recommendation adopted; Approved by Governor, Chapter 1006 (effective 7/1/2026)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [ "VA HB 871" ], "official_url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB348", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VA SB 348", "url": "https://lis.virginia.gov/bill-details/20261/SB348", "official": true }, { "title": "Office of the Governor of Virginia: June 17, 2026 release listing signed firearm bills", "url": "https://www.governor.virginia.gov/newsroom/news-releases/2026/june-releases/name-1119700-en.html", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "vt-2026-h606", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "VT", "bill_id": "VT H.606 (Act 134)", "session": "2025-2026 Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "An act relating to firearms relinquishment and storage procedures", "sponsor": "Reps. Angela Arsenault, Martin LaLonde and others", "summary": "Enacts recommendations of the Firearm Surrender Order Compliance Working Group. People ordered to give up firearms may relinquish them to a third party (other than police or a dealer) only after a court hearing finds it safe, and the third party must pass a NICS background check and sign an affidavit. It also sets procedures for dealer storage and for release or sale of relinquished guns, and requires a statewide model police policy on firearm access by prohibited persons.", "topics": [ "domestic-violence", "prohibited-persons", "storage" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Tightens rules for surrendering firearms under court orders, especially transfers to third parties.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-06-15", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor approved bill (Act 134)" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.606", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: VT H.606 (Act 134)", "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/bill/status/2026/H.606", "official": true }, { "title": "Vermont Office of Legislative Counsel: Act 134 (H.606) act summary", "url": "https://legislature.vermont.gov/Documents/2026/Docs/ACTS/ACT134/ACT134%20Act%20Summary.pdf", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "wa-2025-hb1163", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "WA", "bill_id": "WA HB 1163", "session": "2025 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Enhancing requirements relating to the purchase, transfer, and possession of firearms", "sponsor": "Rep. Berry and others", "summary": "Creates a permit-to-purchase system: a dealer may not deliver a firearm until the buyer produces a valid state permit to purchase firearms, and proof of completing a firearm safety program moves to the permit application. It also extends transfer application and record requirements to all firearms (not only pistols and semiautomatic assault rifles) and adds background-check delay rules for buyers with outstanding warrants or pending disqualifying matters. Effective May 1, 2027.", "topics": [ "permits", "background-checks" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Requires a state permit to purchase firearms starting 2027.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2025-01-13", "status": "introduced", "action": "First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary" }, { "date": "2025-04-22", "status": "passed_both", "action": "House concurred in Senate amendments; final passage (57-39)" }, { "date": "2025-05-20", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor signed. Chapter 370, 2025 Laws." } ], "next_step": "Permit-to-purchase requirement takes effect 2027-05-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2027-05-01", "companions": [ "WA SB 5140" ], "official_url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1163&Year=2025", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: WA HB 1163", "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=1163&Year=2025", "official": true }, { "title": "Washington Final Bill Report, 2SHB 1163", "url": "https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/1163-S2.E%20HBR%20FBR%2025.pdf", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "wa-2026-hb2320", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "WA", "bill_id": "WA HB 2320", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Concerning the regulation of firearm manufacturing", "sponsor": "Rep. Salahuddin and others", "summary": "Updates Washington's restrictions on manufacturing firearms and components to expressly cover 3D printers, CNC milling machines and digital firearm manufacturing code. It adds restrictions on selling, transferring and distributing such code and on manufacturing frames and receivers, including unfinished ones, subject to exceptions. Penalties range from a civil infraction for making an untraceable firearm up to a class C felony for manufacturing items such as machine guns or undetectable firearms.", "topics": [ "ghost-guns" ], "effect": "restricts", "effect_note": "Restricts 3D printing of guns and distribution of digital gun files.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-01-12", "status": "introduced", "action": "First reading, referred to Civil Rights & Judiciary" }, { "date": "2026-02-16", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "Third reading, passed House (57-39)" }, { "date": "2026-03-11", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Senate passed 2/28 (29-18); House concurred, final passage (58-38)" }, { "date": "2026-03-24", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor signed. Chapter 203, 2026 Laws." } ], "next_step": "Signed. No further legislative step scheduled.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-03-24 (see session law for exceptions)", "companions": [ "WA SB 6314" ], "official_url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2320&Year=2026", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: WA HB 2320", "url": "https://app.leg.wa.gov/billsummary?BillNumber=2320&Year=2026", "official": true }, { "title": "Washington Final Bill Report, ESHB 2320 (C 203 L 26)", "url": "https://lawfilesext.leg.wa.gov/biennium/2025-26/Pdf/Bill%20Reports/House/2320-S.E%20HBR%20FBR%2026.pdf", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "wv-2026-hb4106", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "WV", "bill_id": "WV HB 4106", "session": "2026 Regular Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Allowing constitutional carry for 18- to 20-year-olds", "sponsor": "Not yet known", "summary": "Extends West Virginia's permitless (\"constitutional\") carry provisions to adults aged 18 to 20. It was approved by the Governor on April 1, 2026 and took effect ninety days from passage (June 12, 2026).", "topics": [ "carry", "age-limits" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Lets 18- to 20-year-olds carry concealed without a permit.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-03-25", "status": "passed_both", "action": "Passed Legislature; to Governor 3/25/2026" }, { "date": "2026-04-01", "status": "signed", "action": "Approved by Governor 4/1/2026" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-06-12.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-06-12", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4106&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: WV HB 4106", "url": "https://www.wvlegislature.gov/Bill_Status/Bills_history.cfm?input=4106&year=2026&sessiontype=RS&btype=bill", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "wy-2026-hb39", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "WY", "bill_id": "WY HB0039", "session": "2026 Budget Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Firearms rights-restoration amendments", "sponsor": "Rep. Washut", "summary": "Clarifies that a restoration of rights granted under the laws of the jurisdiction where a conviction was entered (including another state) is recognized in Wyoming for purposes of the state's firearm possession prohibition for people convicted of violent felonies. It took effect when signed.", "topics": [ "rights-restoration", "prohibited-persons" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Recognizes out-of-state restoration of rights for firearm possession.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-10", "status": "introduced", "action": "H Introduced and Referred to H01 - Judiciary" }, { "date": "2026-02-23", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "H 3rd Reading: Passed 58-0-4" }, { "date": "2026-03-06", "status": "passed_both", "action": "S 3rd Reading: Passed 31-0 (3/5); H Concur: Passed 60-0-2" }, { "date": "2026-03-07", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor Signed HEA No. 0038; Chapter 95" } ], "next_step": "In effect.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-03-07", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0039", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: WY HB0039", "url": "https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0039", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "wy-2026-hb96", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "WY", "bill_id": "WY HB0096", "session": "2026 Budget Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Carrying of concealed weapons-age requirement", "sponsor": "Rep. Haroldson", "summary": "Lowers the minimum age to receive a Wyoming concealed carry permit from 21 to 18 and makes conforming amendments. It takes effect July 1, 2026.", "topics": [ "carry", "permits", "age-limits" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Lets 18- to 20-year-olds obtain concealed carry permits.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-10", "status": "introduced", "action": "H Introduced and Referred to H02 - Appropriations" }, { "date": "2026-02-21", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "H 3rd Reading: Passed 58-3-1" }, { "date": "2026-03-05", "status": "passed_both", "action": "S 3rd Reading: Passed 29-2" }, { "date": "2026-03-07", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor Signed HEA No. 0027; Chapter 87" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0096", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: WY HB0096", "url": "https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0096", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" }, { "id": "wy-2026-hb98", "kind": "bill", "jurisdiction": "WY", "bill_id": "WY HB0098", "session": "2026 Budget Session", "chamber": "House", "title": "Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act-penalty amendments", "sponsor": "Rep. Haroldson", "summary": "Makes it a misdemeanor, punishable by up to one year in jail, a fine of up to $2,000, or both, to knowingly violate Wyoming's Prohibit Red Flag Gun Seizure Act, which bars state and local enforcement of red flag (extreme risk) orders against Wyoming residents. It takes effect July 1, 2026.", "topics": [ "red-flag", "sanctuary-2a" ], "effect": "expands", "effect_note": "Adds criminal penalties for enforcing red flag orders in Wyoming.", "status": "signed", "status_history": [ { "date": "2026-02-10", "status": "introduced", "action": "H Introduced and Referred to H03 - Revenue" }, { "date": "2026-02-21", "status": "passed_one_chamber", "action": "H 3rd Reading: Passed 56-5-1" }, { "date": "2026-03-05", "status": "passed_both", "action": "S 3rd Reading: Passed 31-0" }, { "date": "2026-03-07", "status": "signed", "action": "Governor Signed HEA No. 0028; Chapter 88" } ], "next_step": "In effect since 2026-07-01.", "next_date": null, "effective_date": "2026-07-01", "companions": [], "official_url": "https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0098", "sources": [ { "title": "Official bill page: WY HB0098", "url": "https://wyoleg.gov/Legislation/2026/HB0098", "official": true } ], "first_seen": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "added_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z", "updated_at": "2026-10-23T16:30:00Z" } ]