Committee holds straw poll on H606 amid split views over third‑party firearm relinquishment

May 22, 2026

Members moved to concur with the Senate amendment to H606 and held an informal straw poll May 22; debate centered on whether third‑party relinquishment and background checks for retrieving relinquished firearms create implementation or ownership risks.

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A member moved to concur with the Senate proposal to H606, a bill that implements a model policy for firearm surrender and compliance. The motion was placed for discussion and the committee took an informal straw poll rather than a recorded roll-call vote.

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