House Judiciary Committee hears testimony on firearm relinquishment, FFL liability and third‑party storage

Apr 24, 2026

The House Judiciary Committee heard testimony and stakeholder input on draft language to clarify how firearms are relinquished under domestic-violence and other court orders, including proposals to allow third‑party custody, extend liability protections to FFLs that follow notice procedures, and a 90‑day abandoned‑property framework for unclaimed firearms.

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The House Judiciary Committee met April 24 to consider draft changes to how firearms are handled when courts order relinquishment, hearing testimony from stakeholders, an Attorney General’s Office representative and FFL (federally licensed firearm) holders on liability, notice and storage procedures.

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