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• Connecticut: Pistol Ban Advances in the Legislature
  Last week, the Connecticut Judiciary Committee voted to advance HB5043 - A bill championed by Governor Ned Lamount aimed at banning so-called "convertible pistols".
• Idaho: Preemption Enforcement Bill Advances in the Senate
  On Thursday, March 26th, Senate Bill 1430, a statewide preemption enforcement bill, passed unanimously out of the Senate State Affairs committee. S 1430 now advances to the Senate Floor for further consideration. 
• Kentucky: Industry Liability Protection Bill Heads to Governor's Desk!
  On Friday, March 27th, the Senate passed House Bill 78, strengthening industry liability protections.
• Kansas: State-Level Suppressor Bill Headed to Governor's Desk!
  Last night, both chambers of the legislature passed House Bill 2501, removing suppressors and short-barreled firearms from the controlled weapons list at the state level. 
• Utah: Governor Cox Signs Pro-Gun Legislation Into Law
  This morning, alongside firearm industry and advocacy partners, Governor Cox signed House Bill 214 into law during a ceremony in Salt Lake City, marking a significant legislative victory for protecting lawful commerce in the firearms industry.  
• Georgia: Suppressor Legislation Awaits Floor Action Before Sine Die
  With only three legislative days remaining—Friday, March 27; Tuesday, March 31; and Thursday, April 2 (Sine Die)—Senate Bill 499 is currently in the Rules Committee and eligible to be placed on the House floor calendar. Please use the Take Action button below to contact House members and urge them to bring SB 499 to the floor for a vote before the session adjourns.  
• Florida Attorney General Says Nonviolent Felons Retain Second Amendment Rights
  Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier has taken the position—consistent with the NRA’s—that nonviolent felons retain their Second Amendment rights.  
• Maine: House and Senate Votes on FFL Killer Bill Next Week
  Next week, House and Senate sessions are scheduled for March 30th and the 31st, and L.D. 1821 is queued at the top of their lists.
• New York: Majority Democrats Plan to Tax Away Your Second Amendment
  Ever since the 2022 Bruen decision, anti-gun lawmakers in New York have been scheming for ways to circumvent the Court’s decision.
• Washington: Governor Signs 3D-Printing Ban
  The Washington legislature adjourned sine die from the 2026 legislative session on March 12.