HF 2495·IA·house
A bill for an act relating to use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons.
FailedFiled Feb 16, 2026
Sponsor: COMMITTEE ON PUBLIC SAFETY
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Introduced, placed on calendar. H.J. 298.
Feb 16, 2026
Summary
The bill directs the Department of Public Safety to handle seized weapons and ammunition, permitting use for law‑enforcement purposes, testing, or sale of non‑illegal items, and to conduct an annual audit of all forfeited items. It affects any weapons or ammo taken during a serious crime, the department that stores them, and law‑enforcement agencies that may receive them. The goal is to increase oversight and transparency of forfeited firearms.
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