SB 144: AN ACT relating to confiscated firearms.

Official summary

Abstract published by the legislature (via Open States). Text as published by the legislature; reproduced verbatim.

Amend KRS 16.220, relating to firearms confiscated by law enforcement, to provide that firearms which were used in a homicide be destroyed; provide that firearms in the possession of the Department of Kentucky State Police may be destroyed if they have been defaced, are contaminated by hazardous material, unsafe to discharge, or upon request of an innocent owner; amend KRS 500.090, relating to forfeiture of property in criminal cases, to require local law enforcement agencies to destroy firearms that have been used in a homicide; require that all firearms that are transferred to the Department of Kentucky State Police not be intentionally damaged, modified, or disabled by the agency having custody, except as may be necessary for forensic testing; amend KRS 15.440, to require law enforcement agencies to have a written policy and procedures manual relating to the destruction of firearms used in homicides by January 1, 2026.

Sponsors

“Support” is shown only as formal sponsorship recorded by the legislature. Roll-call votes are available on the official bill page.

Recent official actions

1. March 6, 2025to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (H)
2. March 6, 2025to Committee on Committees (H)
3. March 6, 2025received in House
4. March 5, 20253rd reading, passed 38-0 with Floor Amendment (1)
5. March 4, 2025floor amendment (1) filed
6. March 4, 2025passed over and retained in the Orders of the Day
7. March 4, 2025posted for passage in the Regular Orders of the Day for Tuesday, March 04, 2025
8. February 28, 20252nd reading, to Rules
9. February 27, 2025reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
10. February 14, 2025to Veterans, Military Affairs, & Public Protection (S)
11. February 12, 2025to Committee on Committees (S)
12. February 12, 2025introduced in Senate