Introduction and first reading, referred to Environment and Natural Resources Finance and Policy
Summary
The bill phases in a prohibition on lead ammunition, first stopping manufacturers and wholesalers from selling it in 2027, then retailers in 2028, and finally banning possession and use by individuals in 2028. It adds civil penalties, a buy‑back/exchange program, public education, and requires shooting ranges, grant‑funded facilities, and hunting outreach to use only nontoxic ammo, with an exemption for peace officers performing official duties.
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