SB 1219 Summary

• Requires courts to order individuals convicted of domestic violence offenses to transfer all firearms to law enforcement or federally licensed firearms dealers within 24 hours of sentencing, with proof of transfer required within 48 hours.

• Expands the definition of "prohibited possessor" to include anyone convicted of a domestic violence offense involving certain violent crimes or any offense involving physical force or threatened use of deadly weapon in a domestic relationship.

• Establishes procedures for firearm transfer orders in domestic violence protection orders, allowing temporary seizure of firearms with return after order expiration if the person is no longer prohibited from possession.

• Permits law enforcement to seek search warrants if a person fails to surrender firearms as ordered, with failure to comply being grounds for warrant issuance.

• Provides immunity from prosecution for transporting firearms to law enforcement when in possession of a transfer order, with the firearm unloaded and being transported directly to the appropriate agency.