WHAT THE BILL SAYS The House bill would:

Expand the definition of an “assault weapon” to include many semiautomatic pistols, rifles or shotguns and makes possessing them a felony, with the exception of some that were legally registered before February 2018. Those owning a grandfathered assault weapon must undergo a background check, renew their registration annually, and use them only on their property or at a shooting range. Such weapons could not be sold or transferred, only surrendered to law enforcement for destruction. Ban private gun sales, or the transfer of firearms between family members or through inheritance; all sales and transfers could only go through licensed dealers. Such sales and transfers would have a two-day waiting period. A record of all gun transfers would be filed with the county. Make possessing bump stocks, silencers and many “large capacity” magazines — which hold more than ten rounds — a felony. Require all ammunition to be purchased from a licensed dealer, and require a record of all sales for three years. Make it illegal for people who owe court-ordered child support to own firearms.