HB 6013 repeals section 790.222, Florida Statutes, which is the state law that prohibits bump-fire stocks. In practical terms, the bill would remove Florida’s statutory ban on bump-fire stocks and eliminate the specific criminal prohibition currently in place for those devices.
The bill is narrowly drafted and does not create a new regulatory framework; it simply deletes the existing prohibition and takes effect immediately upon becoming law. If enacted, it would change the legal status of bump-fire stocks in Florida by removing the state-level restriction, though other applicable federal laws or regulations would still remain in force.
The bill would amend Florida’s criminal weapons laws by repealing the statute that bans bump-fire stocks, thereby removing a state offense related to possession, sale, or use of those devices. This would affect firearm owners, sellers, law enforcement, and prosecutors by eliminating the specific Florida statutory basis for enforcement against bump-fire stocks. The bill does not address related firearm accessories or broader gun regulation beyond this single repeal.
The available record shows limited formal debate or recorded votes, but the bill’s placement in the Criminal Justice Subcommittee and its failure there suggest it did not advance with sufficient support. Because no committee transcript is provided, there is no documented discussion of compromise or amendment, and the overall sentiment can only be inferred as unfavorable or at least insufficiently supportive for passage. The bill’s subject matter is likely to have drawn strong views on both sides given its connection to firearm regulation.
The main point of contention is whether Florida should continue to prohibit bump-fire stocks or remove the ban entirely. Supporters of repeal would likely argue that the state should not maintain a separate restriction on a firearm accessory, while opponents would likely emphasize public safety concerns and the role of bump-fire stocks in enabling rapid-fire shooting. The bill’s death in the Criminal Justice Subcommittee indicates that concerns about firearm safety and the appropriateness of repealing an existing weapons ban were likely decisive.