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Relating to use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons
Sponsored by Rep. Megan Jones (R)
Topics:FirearmsPublic safety & emergencies
Same legislation: HF 2495
Where it is now
- Done: IntroducedJanuary 21, 2026
- Done: SubcommitteeJanuary 22, 2026
- Done: House committeeFebruary 10, 2026
- Skipped: Passes the HouseContinued as HF 2495
- Next: Senate committee
- Next: Passes the Senate
- Next: To the Governor
- Next: Signed into law
Became HF 2495 → Its progress continues under the new number. Go to HF 2495 What’s a funnel?
What’s in it
AI summary When people commit certain serious crimes, the police can take away their weapons and ammunition. This law allows these seized items to be handed over to local law enforcement agencies if they follow specific rules. Additionally, the Department of Public Safety must perform a yearly check to account for all the forfeited weapons they receive.1
Read the official explanation
This bill relates to the use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons. Under current law, weapons possessed, used, or available for use during a public offense that is a serious or aggravated misdemeanor or felony are subject to forfeiture. Weapons and ammunition seized by a law enforcement officer for forfeiture are deposited with the department of public safety. The bill allows forfeited ammunition and weapons to be relinquished to a law enforcement agency upon application in accordance with the rules of the department of public safety. The bill requires the department of public safety to conduct an annual audit of all forfeited weapons received by the department.
House subcommittee
Named January 22, 2026. On February 5, 2026 it recommended amendment and passage.
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