HB 2740 Summary

• Requires courts to inform persons convicted of domestic violence offenses that they are prohibited from owning or possessing firearms and to order surrender of all firearms within 24 hours of sentencing.

• Establishes procedures for firearm transfers to law enforcement agencies or federally licensed firearms dealers, including proof of transfer documentation and return of firearms after order expiration upon confirmation of eligibility.

• Expands firearm prohibition under domestic violence orders of protection to apply both before and after notice and hearing, with mandatory firearm surrender within 24 hours of service.

• Allows persons transporting firearms to law enforcement or dealers pursuant to court orders to do so without prosecution if they possess the written order, carry an unloaded firearm, and proceed directly to the designated recipient.

• Permits courts to issue search warrants if a person fails to comply with firearm surrender orders, with probable cause determination required before warrant issuance.