Person who steals a firearm requirement to report the theft promptly to law enforcement

SF 658 requires anyone who steals a firearm to report the theft to law enforcement within 48 hours. This directly affects individuals who commit firearm thefts, imposing penalties of a petty misdemeanor for first offenses, a misdemeanor for a second violation, and a gross misdemeanor for third or subsequent violations. Law enforcement agencies must also report stolen firearms to the state commissioner of public safety within seven days. The bill appropriates one-time funding for a reporting system to support this requirement, effective August 1, 2025.