HB 19: Firearms; purchase, etc., after assault & battery of family or household member or intimate partner.

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; penalty. 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, 2026, 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.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 12

“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 10, 2026Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0527)
2. April 10, 2026Approved by Governor-Chapter 527 (effective 7/1/2026)
3. March 18, 2026Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB19)
4. March 14, 2026Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
5. March 14, 2026Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 14, 2026
6. March 13, 2026Signed by President
7. March 13, 2026Signed by Speaker
8. March 13, 2026Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB19ER)
9. March 13, 2026Enrolled
10. March 6, 2026Senate receded from substitute (22-Y 18-N 0-A)
11. March 6, 2026Reconsideration of Recede from Senate substitute defeated by Senate (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
12. March 6, 2026Recede from Senate substitute defeated by Senate (18-Y 22-N 0-A)

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