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TX HB1956
Bill
Status
1/17/2025
Primary Sponsor
Vikki Goodwin
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AI Summary
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Changes from permissive ("may") to mandatory ("shall") the requirement for peace officers to immediately seize any firearm found in possession of a person taken into emergency custody for suspected mental illness
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Requires peace officers to comply with Article 18.191 of the Code of Criminal Procedure after seizing firearms under these circumstances
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Amends Section 573.001(h) of the Health and Safety Code, which governs emergency detention procedures
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Effective date: September 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Relating to the seizure of firearms by a peace officer during the emergency detention of certain persons who may have a mental illness.
Weapons
Last Action
Referred to Homeland Security, Public Safety & Veterans' Affairs
3/14/2025