Bill > H0729

This bill amends Florida's domestic violence protection laws to strengthen requirements around firearm surrender when a protective injunction is issued. Specifically, the bill mandates that when a final judgment on a domestic violence injunction is issued, the respondent must immediately surrender all firearms, ammunition, and concealed weapon licenses to local law enforcement. Law enforcement officers are required to take possession of these items, issue a receipt, and file documentation with the court. The bill establishes detailed procedures for firearm surrender, including allowing law enforcement to seek search warrants if firearms are not voluntarily surrendered. The legislation also provides mechanisms for temporary firearm transfers to another eligible person who can securely store the weapons, and establishes a process for returning firearms if the injunction is later vacated. Additionally, the bill modifies criminal penalties, changing the statute to make a second or subsequent violation of a protective injunction a third-degree felony. The new provisions aim to enhance victim safety by more rigorously controlling firearm access for individuals subject to domestic violence protective orders, with the law set to take effect on October 1, 2026.

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https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/729