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Date | State | Bill No. | Title | Outcome |
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Dec. 14, 2022 | OH | SB 16 | Amends Various Criminal Justice Reforms | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (58 - 20) |
Dec. 1, 2022 | OH | SB 185 | Prohibits Local Governments from Confiscating Firearms During Declared Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (57 - 22) |
Nov. 21, 2022 | NJ | A 4769 | Establishes Gun Free Zones | Bill Passed - House (43 - 29) |
Sept. 21, 2022 | MI | HB 6354 | Amends Law in Regard to Hunting | (73 - 33) |
Aug. 11, 2022 | CA | SB 1384 | Requires Firearm Dealers to Use Video Surveillance Systems | Bill Passed - House (53 - 19) |
July 29, 2022 | National | HR 1808 | Assault Weapons Ban of 2022 | Bill Passed - House (217 - 213) |
July 13, 2022 | National | HR 6538 | Active Shooter Alert Act of 2022 | Bill Passed - House (260 - 169) |
July 1, 2022 | NY | S 51001 | Requires Social Media Account Disclosure for Individuals Applying for a Handgun License | Bill Passed - House (90 - 52) |
June 30, 2022 | CA | AB 2571 | Prohibits Marketing of Firearms to Minors; Authorizes Lawsuits | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 15) |
June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 1621 | Limits the Manufacture of Ghost Guns | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (62 - 14) |
June 29, 2022 | CA | AB 311 | Prohibits the Sale of Firearms in Certain Areas | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (56 - 18) |
June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 1204 | Expands Requirements for Firearm Registration | Bill Passed - House (51 - 27) |
June 29, 2022 | NJ | S 2846 | Amends Firearm Manufacturing Violations from Third to Second Degree Crimes | Bill Passed - House (64 - 14) |
June 29, 2022 | NJ | A 4370 | Requires Gun Owners to Obtain a Firearms Purchaser Identification Card | Bill Passed - House (48 - 28) |
June 28, 2022 | DE | HB 451 | Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (24 - 15) |
June 28, 2022 | DE | SB 302 | Establishes New Legal Regulations for Firearm Industry Members | Bill Passed - House (23 - 18) |
June 28, 2022 | DE | SB 8 | Prohibits Devices That Convert Handguns Into Automatic Weapons | (32 - 8) |
June 27, 2022 | CA | SB 1327 | Authorizes Individuals to Sue Firearm Manufacturers | Bill Passed - House (52 - 21) |
June 24, 2022 | National | S 2938 | Bipartisan Safer Communities Act | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (234 - 193) |
June 22, 2022 | AZ | SB 1251 | Defines the Classification of Armed Robbery and Deadly Weapons | Bill Passed - House (40 - 18) |
June 22, 2022 | AZ | SB 1177 | Requires Renewal Reminder Notices for Concealed Weapon Permittees | Bill Passed - House (54 - 4) |
June 14, 2022 | DE | HB 451 | Increases the Minimum Age to Handle and Purchase Firearms | Bill Passed - House (27 - 13) |
June 10, 2022 | RI | H 7457 | Increases the Minimum Age to Purchase Firearms and Ammunition | Bill Passed - House (53 - 15) |
June 10, 2022 | RI | H 6614 | Prohibits High-Capacity Magazines for Semi-Automatic Firearms | Bill Passed - House (43 - 27) |
June 10, 2022 | RI | H 7358 | Prohibits Carrying a Loaded Rifle or Shotgun in Public | Bill Passed - House (53 - 16) |
June 9, 2022 | DE | HB 450 | Amends the Delaware Code Relating to Deadly Weapons | Bill Passed - House (22 - 19) |
June 9, 2022 | National | HR 2377 | Federal Extreme Risk Protection Order Act of 2021 | Bill Passed - House (224 - 202) |
June 8, 2022 | National | HR 7910 | Protecting Our Kids Act | Bill Passed - House (223 - 204) |
June 5, 2022 | LA | HB 8 | Authorizes Current and Former Officials to Carry Handguns | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (80 - 16) |
June 4, 2022 | NY | S 6443 | Requires Judges Inquire About Defendant's Firearm Possession when Protection Orders are Issued | Bill Passed - House (113 - 31) |
June 3, 2022 | NY | S 6363 | Reduces Judicial Discretion in Certain Firearm Cases | Bill Passed - House |
June 2, 2022 | NY | S 9458 | Requires License for Possession of Semi-Automatic Firearm | Bill Passed - House (102 - 47) |
June 2, 2022 | NY | S 9407 | Prohibits Civilian Purchase of Bullet-Resistant Vests | Bill Passed - House (105 - 44) |
June 2, 2022 | NY | S 9113 | Expands Red Flag Law Relating to Potentially Violent Individuals | Bill Passed - House (119 - 30) |
May 31, 2022 | LA | SB 379 | Prohibits Felons Convicted of Gun-Related Offenses at 16 or 17 From Carrying a Firearm | Bill Passed - House (59 - 39) |
May 26, 2022 | CA | AB 1594 | Authorizes Lawsuits Against Gun Industry | Bill Passed - House (50 - 20) |
May 25, 2022 | CA | AB 2156 | Establishes New Requirements for Firearm Manufacturer Licenses | Bill Passed - House (54 - 16) |
May 25, 2022 | CA | AB 1769 | Prohibits the Sale of Firearms by the 31st District Agricultural Association | Bill Passed - House (53 - 19) |
May 3, 2022 | HI | HB 2075 | Requires Inspection of Firearms | Conference Report Adopted - House (43 - 8) |
April 27, 2022 | PA | HB 2275 | Establishes Philadelphia Gun Violence Task Force | Bill Passed - House (151 - 49) |
April 25, 2022 | TN | SB 2628 | Authorizes Short-Barreled Shotguns | Bill Passed - House (80 - 7) |
April 21, 2022 | TN | HB 1735 | Reduces Age Requirement for Handgun Permittees | Bill Passed - House (64 - 28) |
April 20, 2022 | LA | HB 37 | Establishes an Online Handgun Education Course | Bill Passed - House (65 - 26) |
April 8, 2022 | IL | HB 4383 | Prohibits the Sale and Possession of "Ghost Guns" | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (66 - 36) |
April 7, 2022 | AL | SB 2 | Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies | Bill Passed - House (68 - 28) |
April 5, 2022 | MD | SB 861 | Increases Firearm Misdemeanors into Felonies | Conference Report Adopted - House (93 - 39) |
April 4, 2022 | GA | SB 259 | Amends Firearm Open Carry and Possession Laws | Bill Passed - House (94 - 67) |
April 1, 2022 | GA | SB 479 | Amends Law Relating to Firearm Possession by Felons | Bill Passed - House (96 - 64) |
March 30, 2022 | GA | SB 319 | Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places | (100 - 67) |
March 29, 2022 | MD | SB 387 | Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - House (92 - 41) |
March 15, 2022 | GA | HB 1358 | Reduces Weapons Restrictions in Certain Public Places | Bill Passed - House (94 - 57) |
March 10, 2022 | MI | SB 11 | Limits Emergency Gun Restrictions | Bill Passed - House (58 - 43) |
March 10, 2022 | NH | HB 1636 | Authorizes Permitless Carriage of Pistols, Revolvers on Certain Off-Highway Vehicles | "Ought to Pass" Report Adopted - House (204 - 134) |
March 10, 2022 | KY | HB 29 | Prohibits Enforcement of Certain Federal Gun Policies | Bill Passed - House (75 - 20) |
March 10, 2022 | MO | HB 1481 | Establishes New Provisions for School Protection Officers | Bill Passed - House (98 - 17) |
March 9, 2022 | WY | SF 102 | Prohibits State Enforcement of Federal Regulations on Firearms | Bill Passed - House (43 - 15) |
March 8, 2022 | IN | HB 1296 | Repeals License Requirement to Carry a Handgun | Bill Passed - House (69 - 30) |
March 7, 2022 | WA | HB 1630 | Prohibits Carrying Firearms in Certain Locations | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (57 - 41) |
March 4, 2022 | WA | SB 5078 | Prohibits Sale of High-Capacity Firearm Magazines | Bill Passed - House (55 - 42) |
March 2, 2022 | OH | SB 215 | Amends Concealed Handgun Licensee Duties | Bill Passed - House (58 - 36) |
Feb. 23, 2022 | ID | S 1262 | Expands Firearm Protections During Declared Disaster Emergencies | Bill Passed - House (58 - 9) |
Feb. 23, 2022 | AZ | HB 2473 | Prohibits Discrimination Against a Firearm Entity | Bill Passed - House (31 - 28) |
Feb. 22, 2022 | AL | HB 272 | Authorizes Permitless Carry of Handguns | Bill Passed - House (65 - 37) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | UT | SB 115 | Prohibits Local Jurisdiction of State Firearm Laws | Bill Passed - House (58 - 16) |
Feb. 17, 2022 | AZ | HB 2414 | Repeals Restrictions on Loaded Firearms | Bill Passed - House (31 - 27) |
Feb. 15, 2022 | VA | HB 509 | Repeals "Red Flag" Gun Law | Bill Passed - House (52 - 47) |
Feb. 11, 2022 | VA | HB 11 | Reduces Penalties for Carrying a Concealed Weapon Without a Permit | Bill Passed - House (53 - 46) |
Feb. 10, 2022 | WA | HB 1705 | Prohibits the Sale of Ghost Guns | Bill Passed - House (57 - 39) |
Feb. 3, 2022 | GA | HB 218 | Requires the State to Recognize Gun Carry Permits from Other States | Concurrence Vote Passed - House (96 - 70) |
Feb. 3, 2022 | MS | HB 1418 | Establishes Second Amendment Preservation Act | (83 - 35) |
Jan. 27, 2022 | VT | S 30 | Establishes A Ban On Firearms In Hospitals | Bill Passed - House (97 - 49) |
Jan. 11, 2022 | IN | HB 1077 | Repeals Certain Gun Regulations | Bill Passed - House (64 - 29) |