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HB 702 Passed

Local law-enforcement agencies; firearm give-back or buy-back programs.

Introduced
In Committee
Floor
Crossed Over
Passed
Enacted

Local law-enforcement agencies; firearm give-back or buy-back programs. Allows for any county or city law-enforcement agency and any town law-enforcement agency to develop policies and procedures to implement either a firearm give-back program or a firearm buy-back program by January 1, 2028, and annually thereafter. The bill enumerates several requirements to be included in such policies.

The bill also requires local law-enforcement agencies to submit an annual report to the Department of State Police. The bill states that proceeds generated from the sale or auction of a returned firearm shall be deposited into the locality's general fund or used solely for the administration of the locality's firearm give-back program or firearm buy-back program.

Chamber
House
Introduced
Jan 13, 2026
Last action
Apr 12, 2026 — Governor's recommendation received by House
Session
2026
Momentum
82 · Very high