HB315

AN ACT relating to firearms.

Introduced·1/12/26
Bill Text

Kentucky HB315 regulates the possession and transfer of assault weapons and machine guns.

Kentucky HB315 amends state law to regulate the possession and transfer of assault weapons and machine guns. It defines "assault weapon" and "machine gun" and outlines specific characteristics that classify firearms as such. The bill allows for the lawful possession and transfer of assault weapons and machine guns under certain conditions, such as by licensed firearms dealers, law enforcement personnel, and individuals who lawfully possessed these weapons before the effective date of the Act.

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History

Jan 20

House

to Judiciary (H)

Jan 12

House

introduced in House

Jan 12

House

to Committee on Committees (H)