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Iowa SF2001

Title: A bill for an act relating to the sale or offer for sale of certain firearm devices, and making penalties applicable.

Description: A bill for an act relating to the sale or offer for sale of certain firearm devices, and making penalties applicable.

Last Action: Introduced, referred to Judiciary.

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Kentucky HB315

Title: AN ACT relating to firearms.

Description: Amend KRS 527.010 to define "assault weapon," "bump stock," and "machine gun"; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to establish the offense of possession of an assault weapon as a Class D felony; provide exceptions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 527 to establish the offense of possession of a machine gun; provide exceptions; create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to allow a person who lawfully owns an assault weapon before the effective date of the Act to apply to the commissioner of the Department of Kentucky State Police for a certificate of possession; amend KRS 237.104 to conform.

Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Kentucky HB316

Title: AN ACT relating to local firearms control ordinances.

Description: Repeal and reenact KRS 65.870 to allow local governments to enact ordinances regulating firearms, ammunition, components of firearms and ammunition, and firearms accessories; amend KRS 65.1591 and 237.115 to conform.

Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Kentucky HB312

Title: AN ACT relating to concealed firearms and deadly weapons.

Description: Create a new section of KRS Chapter 237 to define "provisional license" and "standard license"; authorize the Department of Kentucky State Police (KSP) to issue provisional licenses to carry concealed firearms and other deadly weapons to persons who are 18 to 20 years of age; require KSP to provide notice of expiration of provisional licenses and an application to switch from a provisional license to a standard license; allow the provisional license holder to apply by paper to his or her sheriff or online to KSP for a standard license; allow KSP to promulgate administrative regulations to administer provisional and standard license issuance.

Last Action: to Committee on Committees (H)

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Maryland HB83

Title: Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act

Description: Family and Law Enforcement Protection Act

Last Action: First Reading Judiciary

Last Action Date: January 14, 2026

Missouri HB2920

Title: Creates provisions relating to firearms discrimination

Description: Creates provisions relating to firearms discrimination

Last Action: Introduced and Read First Time (H)

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Missouri SB1537

Title: Authorizes a tax credit for certain firearm safety training courses

Description: Authorizes a tax credit for certain firearm safety training courses

Last Action: S First Read

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Mississippi HB434

Title: Unserialized firearms ("ghost guns"); create crime of possession of.

Description: An Act To Create The Crime Of Possessing An Unserialized Firearm Or Unserialized Unfinished Firearm Frame Or Receiver, Commonly Known As A "ghost Gun"; To Define Certain Terms; To Require A Firearm Manufactured Using 3d Printing Technology To Be Serialized; To Prescribe Requirements For The Serialization Of Firearms; To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Publish Notice Of The Requirements Of This Act; To Exempt Certain Firearms From The Serialization Requirements; To Establish Criminal Penalties For Violations; And For Related Purposes.

Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Mississippi HB435

Title: Firearm endorsement; require to be placed on driver's license.

Description: An Act To Amend Section 63-1-35, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require The Commissioner Of Public Safety To Issue A New, Renewal Or Duplicate Driver's License, Temporary Driving Permit Or Commercial Driver's License To Any Licensed Firearm Holder Which States The Type Of Enhanced Firearm Endorsement The Licensee Or Permittee Possesses; And For Related Purposes.

Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Mississippi HB413

Title: Voting rights and expungement; person may have voting rights restored and certain felony records expunged after five years.

Description: An Act To Amend Section 23-15-11, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That A Person Who Is Otherwise A Qualified Elector And Has Been Convicted Of Certain Disenfranchising Crimes, Except For Arson, Armed Robbery, Carjacking, Embezzlement, Murder, Rape, Or Statutory Rape, Shall Have His Or Her Right To Vote Revoked, But Shall Have The Right To Vote Automatically Restored After He Or She Has Satisfied All Of The Sentencing Requirements Of The Conviction; To Amend Sections 23-15-19, 23-15-125, 23-15-151, 23-15-153 And 23-15-165, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Conform To The Preceding Section; To Bring Forward Sections 97-39-3 And 99-19-37, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For The Purpose Of Possible Amendment; To Amend Section 99-19-71, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide That Any Person Who Is A United States Citizen, Who Has Been Convicted Of Certain Felonies Shall Be Eligible To Have His Or Her Record Automatically Expunged Five Years After Completion Of All Terms And Conditions Of Such Conviction; To Amend Sections 45-27-7, 45-27-21 And 45-34-3, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Require That The Circuit Clerk, Upon The Entering Of An Order Of Expunction, Forward A Certified Copy Of Such Order To The Mississippi Criminal Information Center At The Mississippi Department Of Public Safety; To Require The Department Of Public Safety To Remove Such Person's Criminal History Record Information, Conviction Information, And Disposition Form From The Mississippi Central Criminal Database Within Forty-five Days Of Receiving A Certified Copy Of Such Order Of Expunction; To Amend Section 97-37-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, To Provide An Exception To The Firearms Prohibition For Persons Who Receive An Order Of Expunction; To Bring Forward Sections 45-1-45, 45-27-9, 45-27-11 And 45-34-5, Mississippi Code Of 1972, For Purposes Of Possible Amendment; And For Related Purposes.

Last Action: Referred To Judiciary B;Constitution

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Nebraska LB957

Title: Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor

Description: Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor

Last Action: Date of introduction

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Oklahoma HB3036

Title: Firearms; deleting restrictions for carrying handguns on certain property; effective date.

Description: Firearms; deleting restrictions for carrying handguns on certain property; effective date.

Last Action: Authored by Representative Shaw

Last Action Date: February 2, 2026

Oklahoma SB1515

Title: Financial services; prohibiting financial institutions from refusing services; authorizing customers to request certain information; authorizing Attorney General to seek civil action and remedies; prescribing recovery amounts; making violation of certain provisions unlawful. Effective date.

Description: Financial services; prohibiting financial institutions from refusing services; authorizing customers to request certain information; authorizing Attorney General to seek civil action and remedies; prescribing recovery amounts; making violation of certain provisions unlawful. Effective date.

Last Action: Authored by Senator McIntosh

Last Action Date: February 2, 2026

Oklahoma SB1512

Title: Firearms; allowing concealed carry at certain location. Effective date.

Description: Firearms; allowing concealed carry at certain location. Effective date.

Last Action: Authored by Senator McIntosh

Last Action Date: February 2, 2026

Oklahoma SB1527

Title: Firearms; modifying provisions related to unlawful carry. Effective date.

Description: Firearms; modifying provisions related to unlawful carry. Effective date.

Last Action: Authored by Senator Kern

Last Action Date: February 2, 2026

Oklahoma SB1522

Title: Firearms; authorizing certain agreements; providing certain immunity. Effective date.

Description: Firearms; authorizing certain agreements; providing certain immunity. Effective date.

Last Action: Authored by Senator Dossett

Last Action Date: February 2, 2026

Oklahoma HB3062

Title: Firearms; extending authority to carry firearms to retired municipal judges; effective date.

Description: Firearms; extending authority to carry firearms to retired municipal judges; effective date.

Last Action: Authored by Representative Hildebrant

Last Action Date: February 2, 2026

Tennessee HB1505

Title: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3, relative to exemptions from the sales and use tax.

Description: As introduced, establishes a sales tax holiday for the retail sale of firearms and ammunition during the period of July 3-6, 2026. - Amends TCA Title 67, Chapter 6, Part 3.

Last Action: Filed for introduction

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Tennessee HB1508

Title: AN ACT to amend Tennessee Code Annotated, Title 38 and Title 39, relative to enhanced handgun carry permits.

Description: As introduced, extends the fee waiver for a lifetime enhanced handgun carry permit to include a retired law enforcement officer who served for less than 10 years prior to retirement, was POST-certified, or had equivalent training, on the date the officer retired, and retired from service due to an injury received in the line of duty as a law enforcement officer. - Amends TCA Title 38 and Title 39.

Last Action: Filed for introduction

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026

Wyoming HB0039

Title: Firearms rights-restoration amendments.

Description: AN ACT relating to crimes and offenses; clarifying the effect of an out-of-state restoration of rights for purposes of rights in Wyoming; and providing for an effective date.

Last Action: Bill Number Assigned

Last Action Date: January 12, 2026