An Act prohibiting the confiscation of lawfully owned firearms during a state of emergency
This bill prohibits government officials and law enforcement from confiscating lawfully owned firearms, rifles, shotguns, machineguns, or ammunition during a state of emergency. It establishes penalties, including fines and potential imprisonment, for any official who violates this ban. However, the law explicitly allows for the seizure of weapons from individuals who are under arrest, subject to a protection order, or whose firearm licenses have been revoked or suspended.
Bill status
passed
3 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2023
Committee Review
Feb 2023
House Passage
Apr 2024
Governor
Introduced Feb 16, 2023
Last action May 13, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the House. No roll call record of that vote is available.
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
8
Key actions
3
Committee
1
Apr 25, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Apr 4, 2024
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Lower · Passed
House concurred
lower
Feb 16, 2023
Committee
Referred to the committee on Public Safety and Homeland Security
upper
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Ryan Fattman
RRepublican
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