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SB 62 In Committee

Unlawful possession of a firearm by a child.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Adds felony unlawful possession of a firearm by a child to the list of crimes for which a juvenile court shall, upon motion of the prosecuting attorney, waive jurisdiction under certain circumstances. Removes certain crimes concerning children and firearms from the list of crimes in which a juvenile court does not have jurisdiction for an alleged violation. Removes language in the unlawful carrying of a handgun statute prohibiting a person less than 18 years of age from carrying a handgun.

Provides that the unlawful carrying of a handgun statute applies to a person who has been adjudicated as a delinquent child under the statute, and is at least 18 years of age but less than 23 years of age. Renames the "dangerous possession of a firearm" crime to "unlawful possession of a firearm by a child" and provides that the enhanced penalty applies if the offense was committed: (1) on or in school property; (2) within 500 feet of school property; or (3) on a school bus.

Removes the reckless mens rea for unlawful possession of a firearm by a child. Makes technical changes.

Chamber
Senate
Introduced
Dec 8, 2025
Last action
Dec 8, 2025 — First reading: referred to Committee on Corrections and Criminal Law
Session
2026
Momentum
27 · Low