Imposes an excise tax on ammunition sales to fund grants for gun violence victims.
This bill imposes an excise tax on the retail sale of ammunition, with rates varying by projectile size. The tax revenue will be deposited into the newly established gun violence impact fund. The fund will be used to award grants to full-time state residents injured by gun violence within the state. The director of the office of victim services will administer these grants, which can cover medical expenses, funeral costs, and mental health resources. The bill also prohibits grants to individuals responsible for their own injuries or to their immediate family members.
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