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Senate Bill 243

Creates criminal offenses related to rapid fire activators, changes rules for firearm possession in certain public buildings, and adjusts the application of Ballot Measure 114.

Introduced: January 13, 2025 Updated: August 08, 2025 Enacted Senate Bill

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Chief Sponsor(s) None listed on OLIS.

Regular Sponsor(s) Printed pursuant to Senate Interim Rule 213.28 by order of the President of the Senate in conformance with presession filing rules, indicating neither advocacy nor opposition on the part of the President.

Status Enacted

Session 2025 Regular Session

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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.