Relating to the prohibition on the possession of a firearm by a person following the person's conviction of certain family violence misdemeanors.
HB 396 would prohibit individuals convicted of certain family violence misdemeanors from possessing firearms. This law applies specifically to people found guilty of misdemeanor offenses involving violence within a family or household relationship, such as assault or harassment. The bill creates a legal barrier to firearm ownership or possession for these individuals following their conviction. It does not cover felony convictions or non-family violence offenses.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Feb 28, 2025
Last action Feb 28, 2025
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Feb 28, 2025
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Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
lower
Feb 28, 2025
Introduced
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lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
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P
Terry Meza
DDemocratic
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