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HB4145Introduced in the House

Relating to firearms; and declaring an emergency.

Passed

Introduced by Dacia Grayber, District 28

What does this bill do?

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Official description

The Act changes when Ballot Measure 114 applies. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 66.1). [Digest: The Act makes changes to the gun permit and transfer process and to the LCM prohibition. The Act goes into effect when the Governor signs it. (Flesch Readability Score: 73.2).] [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. 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. 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. Establishes alternatives to a firearms training course or class that may be used to satisfy the requirement of proof of completion of a firearm safety course for the permit. Provides that permits are not required for firearm transfers until January 1, 2028. 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. 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.

Where it stands

Chapter 120, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

April 13, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

4 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: House Third Reading in Concurrence · March 6, 2026

50

Yes

3

No

7

Absent or Not Voting

60 representatives recorded in this House vote. Colors show vote categories only, not whether a vote was good or bad.

See how each representative voted

RepresentativeDistrictVote
Court Boice1Yes
Virgle Osborne2Yes
Dwayne Yunker3Yes
Alek Skarlatos4Yes
Pam Marsh5Yes
Kimberly Wallan6Yes
John Lively7Yes
Lisa Fragala8Yes
Boomer Wright9Absent
David Gomberg10Yes

Bill history

  1. First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

  2. Referred to Judiciary.

  3. Public Hearing held.

  4. Work Session held.

  5. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments and be printed A-Engrossed.

  6. Second reading.

  7. Rules suspended. Carried over to February 23, 2026 Calendar.

  8. Carried over to February 24, 2026 Calendar by virtue of adjournment.

  9. Rules suspended. Carried over to February 25, 2026 Calendar.

  10. Third reading. Carried by McDonald.

  11. 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.

  12. 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.

  13. Vote explanation(s) filed by Chaichi.

  14. First reading. Referred to President's desk.

  15. Referred to Rules.

  16. Public Hearing held.

  17. Work Session held.

  18. Recommendation: Do pass with amendments to the A-Eng. bill. (Printed B-Eng.)

  19. Second reading.

  20. Rules suspended. Third reading. Carried by Reynolds. Passed. Ayes, 30.

  21. 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.

  22. Vote explanation(s) filed by Diehl.

  23. Speaker signed.

  24. President signed.

  25. Governor signed.

  26. Chapter 120, (2026 Laws): Effective date April 7, 2026.

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