Senate Bill 243
Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture or transfer of a rapid fire activator.
1-13 (S)
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
1-17 (S)
Referred to Judiciary.
4-23 (S)
Recommendation: Do Pass with amendments. (Printed A-Eng.)
4-23 (S)
Referred to Rules by order of the President.
5-27 (S)
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng.) Bonham, Thatcher not concurring.
5-27 (S)
Minority Recommendation: Do pass with different amendments to the A-Eng bill. (Printed B-Eng. Minority)
5-28 (S)
Second reading.
5-29 (S)
Motion to substitute Minority Report for Committee Report failed. Ayes, 12; Nays, 17--Broadman, Frederick, Gelser Blouin, Golden, Gorsek, Jama, Lieber, Manning Jr, Meek, Neron Misslin, Patterson, Pham, Prozanski, Reynolds, Sollman, Taylor, President Wagner; Excused, 1--Campos.
5-29 (S)
Girod declared potential conflict of interest.
5-29 (S)
Third reading. Carried by Broadman, Prozanski. Passed. Ayes, 17; Nays, 12--Anderson, Bonham, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Thatcher, Weber; Excused, 1--Campos.
6-2 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
6-3 (H)
Referred to Rules.
6-17 (H)
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments, be printed C-Engrossed, and be referred to Ways and Means.
6-17 (H)
Referred to Ways and Means by order of Speaker.
6-18 (H)
Assigned to Subcommittee On Capital Construction.
6-20 (H)
Returned to Full Committee.
6-23 (H)
Recommendation: Do pass.
6-23 (H)
Second reading.
6-25 (H)
Third reading. Carried by McDonald. Passed. Ayes, 33; Nays, 10--Boshart Davis, Breese-Iverson, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Owens, Smith G, Wright; Absent, 2--Boice, Skarlatos; Excused, 12--Cate, Edwards, Elmer, Harbick, Javadi, Nguyen H, Osborne, Reschke, Ruiz, Scharf, Wallan, Yunker; Excused for Business of the House, 3--Diehl, Drazan, Hartman.
6-27 (S)
Senate concurred in House amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 18; Nays, 11--Anderson, Bonham, Girod, Hayden, Linthicum, McLane, Nash, Robinson, Smith DB, Starr, Weber; Excused, 1--Thatcher.
6-30 (S)
President signed.
6-30 (H)
Speaker signed.
7-24 (S)
Governor signed.
8-8 (S)
Chapter 594, 2025 Laws.
6-24 (H)
Rules suspended. Carried over to June 25, 2025 Calendar.
8-8 (S)
Effective date, September 26, 2025.
Overview
- Creates rapid fire activator crimes, narrows the CHL affirmative defense in certain public buildings, and sets Ballot Measure 114 applicability dates.
Key provisions
- Creates the crime of unlawful transport, manufacture, or transfer of a rapid fire activator.
- Creates the crime of unlawful possession of a rapid fire activator.
- Authorizes city, county, or special district governing bodies to limit the CHL affirmative defense in public buildings used for official meetings.
- Sets Ballot Measure 114 transfer and large-capacity magazine provisions to apply on or after March 15, 2026.
Penalties / enforcement
- Unlawful transport/manufacture/transfer of a rapid fire activator: up to 10 years’ imprisonment and a $250,000 fine.
- Unlawful possession of a rapid fire activator: up to 364 days’ imprisonment and a $6,250 fine.
- If a local limit is adopted, the CHL affirmative defense converts to a Class A misdemeanor with up to 364 days’ imprisonment and a $6,250 fine.
Effective date / timeline
- Takes effect on the 91st day following sine die.
- Chapter 594 with an effective date of September 26, 2025.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Exceptions apply to both rapid fire activator crimes (details in statute).
- Local governments must adopt limits before the CHL defense is narrowed in a specific public building.
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