SB 1195 Summary

• Allows peace officers to temporarily seize firearms during domestic violence calls if the firearm is in plain view or found with consent and the officer reasonably believes it poses a risk of serious bodily injury or death to the victim or household members.

• Requires law enforcement to hold seized firearms for at least 72 hours and provide the owner with a receipt identifying each firearm, with victim notification before release.

• Empowers prosecutors to file notice to retain a seized firearm for up to six months if there is reasonable cause to believe returning it may endanger the victim or household members, with the owner having right to request a hearing within ten days.

• Mandates that persons placed on probation for domestic violence offenses transfer all firearms they own or possess to law enforcement within 24 hours of sentencing, or provide an affidavit stating they do not own firearms.

• Requires law enforcement to request a search warrant if a probationer fails to surrender firearms within 24 hours after receiving court orders to do so.