Public contracts: firearms, ammunition, and firearm accessories.
Ordered to inactive file at the request of Senator Ashby.
Summary
AB 458 adds a new section to the Public Contract Code that obligates the Department of General Services, with the DOJ, to create model procurement guidelines for firearms, ammunition, and accessories by July 1 2027. State agencies must use these guidelines for any contract after Jan 1 2026, and bidders must provide extensive licensing, trace, theft, and inspection documentation. Contracts can be rejected or cancelled if bidders fail to meet the requirements or score below a set threshold.
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