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Panel split as committee hears proposal for an 11% firearms and ammunition excise tax
Summary
House Bill 1386 would impose an 11% excise tax on retail sales of firearms, firearm parts and ammunition, with sponsor intent that revenues be used for gun violence prevention, suicide prevention and victim services. The hearing drew extensive pro and con testimony.
House Finance Committee members heard hours of pro and con testimony Jan. 21 on House Bill 1386, which would levy an 11% excise tax on retail sales of firearms, firearm parts and ammunition and direct the legislature’s intent that revenue be used for programs focused on gun violence prevention, suicide prevention and victim services.
"Under House Bill 1386, an excise tax is levied and collected on the retail sale of a firearm, firearm parts or ammunition. This rate is 11% of the sales price and is in addition to any other taxes levied on the sale of the item," Tracy Taylor, committee staff, said during the bill briefing. The staff briefing also noted the bill would take effect Jan. 1, 2026, and that sales to law enforcement would be exempted.
Sponsor Representative Milin Tai framed the bill as a public-health and prevention measure and likened taxing harmful consumer products to past public-policy actions on tobacco and alcohol.…
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