Florida HB 133: Senate Blocks Bill to Restore Rifle Purchases for Young Adults

Summary

Florida's House Bill 133, which aims to lower the minimum age for rifle and shotgun purchases from 21 to 18, passed the state House by a 74-37 vote but is being blocked by Senate Rules Committee Chair Kathleen Passidomo from receiving a hearing. Gun rights organizations, including Florida Carry and Gun Owners of America, are calling for supporters to pressure Senate leadership to allow a vote on the bill.