Nevada lawmakers are advancing new legislation that targets firearm access, proposing to ban guns within 100 feet of election sites and prohibit sales to individuals under 21. Assembly Bill 105, introduced by Democratic Assemblymember Sandra Jauregui, aims to enhance safety during elections by extending existing restrictions on firearms at schools and childcare facilities to polling locations. Violators face gross misdemeanor charges, with harsher penalties for those deemed to threaten the election process.
In addition to Assembly Bill 105, Assembly Bill 245 seeks to tighten semi-automatic weapon access for young adults, while Senate Bill 89 proposes stricter controls on firearm ownership for individuals convicted of hate crimes. These measures align with attempts made in the previous session, which were vetoed. With no further hearings scheduled yet, the public response to these proposed bills could significantly influence Nevada’s gun control landscape.
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