SB 744: Firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person.

Official summary

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

Firearm transfers to another person from a prohibited person. Provides that a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm because such person is subject to a protective order or has been convicted of an assault and battery of a family or household member may transfer a firearm owned by such prohibited person to any person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing such firearm, provided that such person who is not otherwise prohibited by law from possessing such firearm is 21 years of age or older and does not reside with the person who is subject to the protective order. Under current law, there is no requirement that such transferee cannot be younger than 21 years of age and cannot reside with such prohibited person. The bill also provides that such prohibited person who transfers, sells, or surrenders a firearm pursuant to the provisions of the bill shall inform the clerk of the court of the name and address of the transferee, the federally licensed firearms dealer, or the law-enforcement agency in possession of the firearm and shall provide to the transferee a copy of the form certifying that such person does not possess any firearms or that all firearms possessed by such person have been surrendered, sold, or transferred. The bill also provides that a person who is prohibited from possessing a firearm because such person is subject to a protective order or has been convicted of an assault and battery of a family or household member shall be advised that a law-enforcement officer may obtain a search warrant to search for any firearms from such person if such law-enforcement officer has reason to believe that such person has not relinquished all firearms in his possession. This bill is identical to HB 1960.

Sponsors

Sponsors by party (alphabetical): Democratic 2

“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, 2025Senate sustained Governor's veto
2. April 2, 2025Passed by for the day
3. March 25, 2025Vetoed by Governor
4. February 20, 2025Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., March 24, 2025
5. February 20, 2025Enrolled Bill Communicated to Governor on February 20, 2025
6. February 20, 2025Signed by President
7. February 18, 2025Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (SB744)
8. February 17, 2025Signed by Speaker
9. February 17, 2025Bill text as passed Senate and House (SB744ER)
10. February 17, 2025Enrolled
11. February 12, 2025Passed House (50-Y 47-N)
12. February 12, 2025Read third time

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