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BILL · 2019–20 SESSION · LATEST VERSION SSB 5143

SB 5143: Domestic violence/firearms

Concerning the authorized removal, safekeeping, and return of firearms and ammunition by law enforcement during and after domestic violence incidents.

Summary

  • Requires law enforcement to seize firearms or ammunition the officer has reasonable grounds to believe were used, or threatened to be used, in the commission of a domestic violence offense.
  • Authorizes law enforcement to seize firearms or ammunition in plain sight, or discovered pursuant to a lawful search, when the officer has probable cause to believe a domestic violence crime was committed.
  • Prohibits a firearm seized in connection with a domestic violence call from being returned to an owner unless five business days have elapsed since the firearm was obtained.

From the Senate Bill Report (SB 5143), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · stalled on the Senate floor
  1. IntroducedJan 14, 2019
  2. Out of committeeJan 25, 2019
  3. Passed Senatestopped here
  4. Passed House
  5. Governor
  6. Law
Prime sponsor
Manka Dhingra (D-45)
Introduced
January 14, 2019 in the Senate
Last action
January 13, 2020
Budget
Has a fiscal note
Versions
SB 5143, SSB 5143

AN ACT Relating to the authorized removal, safekeeping, and return of firearms and ammunition by law enforcement during and after domestic violence incidents;

Sponsors

Prime sponsor: Manka Dhingra (D-45)

7 co-sponsors (7 Democrats, 0 Republicans)

Lisa Wellman D-41Senator D-47Karen Keiser D-33Guy Palumbo D-1Jeannie Darneille D-27Patty Kuderer D-48Rebecca Saldaña D-37

Votes

No recorded floor votes.

History

  1. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status. (SSB 5143)
  2. By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
  3. Senate Rules "X" file. (SSB 5143)
  4. Senate Rules "X" file.
  5. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading. (SSB 5143)
  6. Passed to Rules Committee for second reading.
  7. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass. (SSB 5143)
  8. Minority; do not pass. (SSB 5143)
  9. Minority; do not pass.
  10. LAW - Majority; 1st substitute bill be substituted, do pass.
  11. First reading, referred to Law & Justice.
  12. Prefiled for introduction.

SB 5143 in other sessions

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