Relating to requiring a person convicted of an offense involving family violence or a person who is the subject of a protective order to surrender firearms owned by the person; authorizing a fee.
HB 2629 requires individuals convicted of family violence offenses or subject to a protective order to surrender their firearms to law enforcement. The bill also authorizes a fee to cover administrative costs for processing these surrenders. This law directly affects people convicted of family violence crimes or those ordered to stay away from others through a protective order. The key provision mandates firearm surrender upon conviction or protective order issuance, with a fee added to offset processing expenses.
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in committee
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Introduction
Mar 2025
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Governor
Introduced Mar 18, 2025
Last action Mar 18, 2025
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Mar 18, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
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Mar 18, 2025
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