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Introduced
12/18/2025
12/18/2025
In Committee
01/05/2026
01/05/2026
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 in Florida 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 about the firearm, including its make, model, caliber, and serial number (if known), as well as the circumstances of the last time they saw the firearm. The local law enforcement agency must create an incident report and provide a copy to the reporting individual at no cost. Additionally, if the reported lost or stolen firearm is later recovered, the owner must notify the same law enforcement agency within 48 hours of recovery. This legislation aims to improve tracking and accountability of firearms that are no longer in the possession of their legal owners, potentially helping to prevent potential misuse and aid in criminal investigations. The law is set to take effect on July 1, 2026, giving time for law enforcement and gun owners to prepare for the new reporting requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
1st Reading (Original Filed Version) (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/817 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/817/BillText/Filed/PDF |
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