House Bill 3983
Directs the court to enter an order, at the first appearance on a charge of misdemeanor unlawful possession of a controlled substance, prohibiting the charged person from possessing a firearm.
6-9 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
6-16 (H)
Referred to Judiciary.
6-27 (H)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Creates court-ordered firearm prohibitions for certain misdemeanor drug charges and requires firearm transfer in deflection programs.
Key provisions
- Directs courts to issue a firearm prohibition order at first appearance for misdemeanor unlawful possession of a controlled substance.
- Establishes procedures for surrendering firearms and returning them when conditions are met.
- Requires deflection programs to mandate firearm transfers to law enforcement, a gun dealer, or a third party until completion.
Penalties / enforcement
- Possession of a firearm while prohibited is punishable by up to 364 days’ imprisonment and a $6,250 fine.
- Courts must terminate the prohibition order under specified circumstances.
Effective date / timeline
- Declares an emergency; effective on passage.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Prohibition applies to specific misdemeanor drug possession charges.
- Return of firearms is governed by court-ordered conditions.
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