HB1203 Relative to the return of firearms following a not guilty verdict or dismissal of the proceeding.
Relative to the return of firearms following a not guilty verdict or dismissal of the proceeding.
Impact Score — How Does This Bill Affect You?
Overall Impact Score
Concerning
Scale: 1 (harmful) to 10 (beneficial)
Your Wallet
Bill was killed. Current procedures for firearm returns continue.
Your Community
No change to current firearm return processes after case disposition.
Your Freedom
Current procedures remain. The issue of timely property return after acquittal remains unaddressed.
Status
Inexpedient to Legislate: Motion Adopted Voice Vote 02/19/2026 House Journal 5 P. 8
Sponsor
Bryan Morse (R)
The Short Version
Would have addressed the process for returning firearms to individuals after they receive a not guilty verdict or their case is dismissed. Killed by voice vote (ITL), leaving current firearms return procedures in place.
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