Proposal would require firearm relinquishment for people under protection orders
Sen. Jane Raybould told the Judiciary Committee LB 10 88 would require people subject to domestic‑violence protection orders or qualifying convictions to relinquish firearms within 48 hours to a licensed dealer, a court‑approved third party, or law enforcement; proponents said the change would reduce lethal outcomes, while sheriffs and defense counsel raised operational, fiscal and constitutional concerns.
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Sen. Jane Raybould introduced LB 10 88, which would require respondents to domestic‑violence protection orders or persons convicted of qualifying misdemeanors to relinquish firearms and ammunition within 48 hours. The bill directs the court to provide a compliance form to be returned and permits relinquishment to a federal firearms licensee, a court‑approved third party, or, if willing, to law enforcement. Failure to comply would be a Class 1 misdemeanor and contempt of court.
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