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SB2Introduced in the Senate

Provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.

Passed

Introduced by Casey Crabtree, District 8

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Provide that a firearm silencer is not a controlled weapon.

Where it stands

Signed by the Governor on February 11, 2026 S.J. 240

February 11, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

House votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

Senate votes

2 recorded votes · each counted separately

HouseStage: Do Pass Amended · January 29, 2026

66

Yes

0

No

4

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Bill history

  1. First read in Senate and referred to Senate Judiciary S.J. 13

  2. Scheduled for hearing

  3. Judiciary Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 7, NAYS 0. S.J. 5

  4. Senate Motion to amend, Passed S.J. 93 Amendment 2A

  5. Senate Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 34, NAYS 0. S.J. 93

  6. First read in House and referred to House Commerce and Energy H.J. 136

  7. Scheduled for hearing

  8. Commerce and Energy Do Pass, Passed, YEAS 12, NAYS 0. H.J. 11

  9. House of Representatives Do Pass Amended, Passed, YEAS 66, NAYS 0. H.J. 184

  10. Signed by the President S.J. 186

  11. Signed by the Speaker H.J. 229

  12. Delivered to the Governor on February 05, 2026 S.J. 197

  13. Signed by the Governor on February 11, 2026 S.J. 240

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