Connecticut bill would amend firearms definitions and regulate transfer of large-capacity magazines and assault weapons
State bill HB05436 — Connecticut — status: in committee
Official title: An Act Amending Certain Firearms Definitions And Concerning The Transfer Of Large Capacity Magazines And Assault Weapons.
What it does
HB 5436 would revise statutory definitions related to firearms and impose new rules governing the transfer of large-capacity magazines and weapons defined as "assault weapons." The measure is at the public hearing stage (public hearing held 03/11/2026) and remains in committee for further action.
Industry impact
If enacted, the bill would directly affect retailers and manufacturers that make, import, or transfer firearms and magazines by narrowing or changing what qualifies as an "assault weapon" or a "large-capacity magazine" and by adding restrictions on their transfer. Businesses may need to change inventory, modify sales and transfer procedures, update compliance policies, and train staff on new definitions and prohibited transfer conditions. The exact operational impact depends on the bill's final definitions, exemptions, and any grandfathering or registration provisions.
Latest official status: Public Hearing 03/11
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