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Requiring the reporting of the loss or theft of a firearm to a local law enforcement agency and providing penalties and remedies
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 23, 2019
- Done: SubcommitteeFebruary 5, 2020
- Stopped: House committeeDied when the General Assembly ended
- Next: Passes the House
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Died when the session ended The 2020 session adjourned on June 14, 2020, the General Assembly’s last regular session. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
This bill requires a person to report the loss or theft of any firearm or ammunition owned by the person to a local law enforcement agency within 72 hours of when the person knew or should have reasonably known of the loss or theft. A person who violates this provision commits a serious misdemeanor. A serious misdemeanor is punishable by confinement for no more than one year and a fine of at least $315 but not more than $1,875. The bill also requires a local law enforcement agency to report to the department of public safety any loss or theft reported to the local law enforcement agency within 24 hours of receipt of the report.
Read the full explanation
If a person fails to report the loss or theft of a firearm or ammunition owned by the person in violation of the bill, and such firearm or ammunition is subsequently used in the furtherance of a crime, the victim of the crime may bring a civil action for monetary damages against the person for failing to report the loss or theft.
House subcommittee
Named February 5, 2020. It hasn’t reported yet.
Three legislators hear a bill first and recommend what the committee should do; it’s the best time to weigh in. How to take part