2024 House Bill 6135

Civil procedure: other; individuals convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence; enact procedures for surrender or seizure of firearms.

A bill to provide procedures for the surrender of firearms by, or the seizure of the firearms from, individuals convicted of misdemeanors involving domestic violence; to provide for the powers and duties of state and local governmental officers and entities; to prescribe penalties for failure to obey court orders; and to provide remedies.

AI Analysis – Experimental

The legislation mandates the surrender of firearms by individuals convicted of domestic violence misdemeanors, outlines procedures for compliance, and modifies existing laws to enforce these requirements.

Introduced in the House

Nov. 14, 2024

Introduced by Rep. Amos O’Neal (D-94) and 16 co-sponsors

Co-sponsored by Reps. Julie Brixie (D-73), Joey Andrews (D-38), Kelly Breen (D-21), Betsy Coffia (D-103), Kara Hope (D-74), Regina Weiss (D-6), Samantha Steckloff (D-19), Natalie Price (D-5), Carrie Rheingans (D-47), Jennifer Conlin (D-48), Rachel Hood (D-81), Felicia Brabec (D-33), Erin Byrnes (D-15), Jason Morgan (D-23), Stephanie Young (D-16) and Penelope Tsernoglou (D-75)

Referred to the Committee on Labor

Nov. 26, 2024

Referred to the Committee on Military, Veterans and Homeland Security