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Introduced
12/10/2025
12/10/2025
In Committee
12/16/2025
12/16/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to reporting lost or stolen firearms; creating s. 790.402, F.S.; requiring individuals to report lost or stolen firearms to the local law enforcement agency in the jurisdiction in which the loss or theft occurred within a specified timeframe; requiring such individuals to provide specified information to the local law enforcement agency; requiring the local law enforcement agency to create an incident report upon receiving a report of a lost or stolen firearm; requiring an individual who reported a firearm lost or stolen to notify the local law enforcement agency to which the loss or theft was reported within a specified timeframe if the firearm is subsequently recovered; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill creates a new law requiring firearm owners to report lost or stolen firearms to local law enforcement within 48 hours of discovering the loss or theft. When reporting, individuals must provide details such as the firearm's make, model, caliber, serial number (if known), and the circumstances of its disappearance. Local law enforcement must create an incident report and provide a copy to the reporting individual at no cost. Additionally, if a firearm that was previously reported lost or stolen is subsequently recovered, the owner must notify the same law enforcement agency within 48 hours of recovery. The law will take effect on July 1, 2026, and applies to individuals who own or lawfully possess firearms. This legislation aims to help law enforcement track potentially dangerous missing firearms and improve accountability for firearm owners.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/846 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/846/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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