Relating to use of and reporting requirements related to forfeited weapons

Progress

1. Introduced
   February 16, 2026
2. Subcommittee
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3. Committee
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4. Passed House
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5. Passed Senate
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6. Signed
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Died at end of session The General Assembly adjourned on May 3, 2026. Bills that didn’t pass both chambers died. What’s a funnel?

What’s in it

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.

From the explanation printed with the bill as introduced, written by the Legislative Services Agency. Amendments adopted later aren’t reflected. Full bill text