House Bill 4145
Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.
2-2 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-2 (H)
Referred to Judiciary.
2-18 (H)
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.
2-19 (H)
Second reading.
2-25 (H)
Third reading. Carried by McDonald.
2-25 (H)
Motion to re-refer to Judiciary failed. Ayes, 19; Nays, 32--Andersen, Bowman, Chaichi, Chotzen, Dobson, Evans, Fragala, Gamba, Gomberg, Grayber, Helm, Hudson, Isadore, Javadi, Kropf, Levy E, Lively, Marsh, McDonald, McLain, Munoz, Nelson, Nguyen D, Nosse, Pham H, Rieke Smith, Sanchez, Tran, Walters, Watanabe, Wise, Speaker Fahey; Absent, 1--Smith G; Excused, 3--Hartman, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 5--Elmer, Nathanson, Owens, Ruiz, Sosa.
2-25 (H)
Passed. Ayes, 33; Nays, 19--Boice, Breese-Iverson, Bunch, Cate, Chaichi, Diehl, Edwards, Evans, Helfrich, Levy B, Lewis, Mannix, McIntire, Osborne, Owens, Reschke, Skarlatos, Wallan, Wright; Absent, 2--Smith G, Yunker; Excused, 4--Boshart Davis, Hartman, Scharf, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Elmer, Harbick.
2-25 (H)
Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi.
2-26 (S)
First reading. Referred to President's desk.
2-26 (S)
Referred to Rules.
3-4 (S)
Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)
3-5 (S)
Second reading.
3-5 (S)
Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 30.
3-6 (H)
House concurred in Senate amendments and repassed bill. Ayes, 50; Nays, 3--Gamba, Grayber, Walters; Excused, 5--Hartman, Javadi, Levy B, Owens, Valderrama; Excused for Business of the House, 2--Nelson, Wright.
3-6 (H)
Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl.
3-10 (H)
Speaker signed.
3-10 (S)
President signed.
2-20 (H)
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 23, 2026 Calendar.
2-23 (H)
Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.
2-24 (H)
Rules suspended. Carried over to February 25, 2026 Calendar.
Overview
- Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028.
Key provisions
- Digest: The Act changes when Ballot Measure 114 applies.
- Digest: The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process and to the LCM prohibition.
- Modifies the firearm permit provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022).
- Specifies where a person may apply for a permit to purchase a firearm and adds an eligibility requirement.
- Extends the time, from 30 to 60 days from receipt of the application, by which a permit agent must issue a permit to a qualified applicant or mail reasons for a denial in writing to the applicant.
- Increases the maximum fee that may be charged for an initial application for and renewal of a permit.
- Specifies the portion of the fee payable to the Department of State Police for conducting a criminal background check.
Penalties / enforcement
- Establishes an exception to the permit requirement for certain active law enforcement officers. Modifies the affirmative defense language for the large-capacity magazine provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022).
- Provides that a person may not be prosecuted for prohibited conduct occurring while enforcement of the provisions is enjoined by a court.
Effective date / timeline
- Goes into effect when the Governor signs it.
- Provides that gun dealers and manufacturers have 180 days after entry of an appellate judgment reversing or vacating the injunction to take certain actions concerning large-capacity magazines. Provides that a challenge to the legality of the Act must be commenced in the Circuit Court for Marion County. Provides that the Legislative Assembly does not intend the Act to affect current court proceedings concerning Ballot Measure 114 (2022). Provides that the provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022) apply to firearm transfers conducted, and large-capacity magazine manufacture, importation, possession, use, purchase, sale or transfer occurring, on or after January 1, 2028. Declares an emergency, effective on passage.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Provides that information obtained during the application process and during the criminal background check and maintained within the database of permit holders is exempt from disclosure as a public record.
- Establishes an exception to the permit requirement for certain active law enforcement officers. Modifies the affirmative defense language for the large-capacity magazine provisions of Ballot Measure 114 (2022).
- House Bill 4096In committee
Creates the crime of aggravated felon in possession of a firearm when a person who has been convicted of a felony possesses three or more firearms or has certain prior convictions.