HB 1869: Firearms; purchase, etc., assault and battery of family member or intimate partner, penalties.

Official summary

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

Purchase, possession, or transportation of firearm; assault and battery of a family or household member or intimate partner; penalties. Adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such definition relates to juvenile and domestic relations district court, a person's intimate partner, defined in the bill as an individual who, within the previous 12 months, was in a romantic, dating, or sexual relationship with the person as determined by the length, nature, frequency, and type of interaction between the individuals involved in the relationship. The bill also adds to the definition of "family or household member," as such definition relates to a person's purchase, possession, or transportation of a firearm following an assault and battery of a family or household member, any individual who cohabits or who, within the previous 12 months, cohabitated with the person. Finally, the bill provides that any person who knowingly and intentionally purchases, possesses, or transports any firearm following a misdemeanor conviction for an offense that occurred on or after July 1, 2025, for the offense of assault and battery against an intimate partner or an offense substantially similar under the laws of any other state or of the United States is guilty of a Class 1 misdemeanor. This bill is identical to SB 883.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 18

“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. April 2, 2025Requires 64 affirmative votes to override Governor's veto
2. April 2, 2025House sustained Governor's veto (50-Y 46-N)
3. March 24, 2025Vetoed by Governor
4. March 11, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
5. March 11, 2025Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 11, 2025
6. March 10, 2025Signed by President
7. March 10, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1869)
8. March 7, 2025Signed by Speaker
9. March 7, 2025Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB1869ER)
10. March 7, 2025Enrolled
11. February 19, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB1869)
12. February 19, 2025Senate substitute agreed to by House (53-Y 44-N)

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