B 25-0960 District of Columbia · 25th Council Period (2023-2024)

The Firearm Suicide Prevention (Donna’s Law) Amendment Act of 2024.

This bill establishes a voluntary registry in Washington, D.C., allowing adults to confidentially restrict their own ability to purchase, receive, transfer, or possess firearms for a period of at least 21 days after requesting removal. It enables individuals to register directly through the Metropolitan Police Department or through a health care provider, such as a mental health professional. Additionally, the legislation requires gun stores and repair businesses to display and distribute educational materials on firearm safety, suicide prevention, and conflict resolution. The primary goal is to provide a mechanism for vulnerable individuals to voluntarily limit their access to guns during times of crisis without permanently surrendering their Second Amendment rights.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Sep 2024
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Introduced Sep 24, 2024 Last action Oct 21, 2024
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Oct 1, 2024
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Referred to Committee on Judiciary and Public Safety with comments from the Committee on Health, and Committee on Housing
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Sep 24, 2024
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B25-0960 Introduced by Councilmember Pinto at Office of the Secretary
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Brooke Pinto
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