Enact the Second Chance Safety Act
HB 614, titled the "Second Chance Safety Act," provides civil immunity to federally licensed firearm dealers and law enforcement agencies that enter into firearm hold agreements with firearm owners. The bill creates a legal mechanism allowing owners to temporarily transfer firearms to these entities for safekeeping, with the agreement documented in writing. Key provisions shield dealers and agencies from civil lawsuits related to the hold agreement, such as claims of wrongful detention or loss. This policy change directly affects firearm owners seeking temporary storage solutions and the participating dealers/agencies handling such arrangements.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Nov 2025
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Nov 25, 2025
Last action Feb 4, 2026
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Committee
1
Feb 4, 2026
Committee
Referred to committee
lower
Nov 25, 2025
Introduced
Introduced
lower
2 primary · 9 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Bernie Willis
RRepublican
P
Tristan Rader
DDemocratic
Co
Ashley Bryant Bailey
DDemocratic
Co
Beryl Piccolantonio
DDemocratic
Co
Darnell Brewer
DDemocratic
Co
Dontavius Jarrells
DDemocratic
Co
Eric Synenberg
DDemocratic
Co
Michele Grim
DDemocratic
Co
Rachel Baker
DDemocratic
Co
Sean Brennan
DDemocratic
Co
Terrence Upchurch
DDemocratic
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