Bill > HB1454

This bill creates a new criminal offense for possessing a firearm in violation of a court order requiring the surrender of firearms and ammunition. Specifically, a person who retains possession of firearms after being ordered to surrender them will face a class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a class B felony for subsequent offenses. Additionally, the bill modifies bail release conditions to allow a court to presume a defendant is dangerous and potentially deny bail if they are charged with violating a firearm surrender order, particularly in cases involving domestic violence. The violation must either stem from a domestic violence protection order or be accompanied by a separate domestic violence charge. This legislation aims to enhance public safety by providing stronger legal consequences for individuals who disregard court-ordered firearm surrenders, especially in potentially volatile domestic situations. The bill will take effect 60 days after its passage, and while it may have some fiscal implications for the judicial and correctional systems, the exact cost is considered indeterminable at this time.

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