Public Safety - Gun Buyback Programs - Destruction of Firearms
Introduced
Moved
Reached a final decision
Became law
Derived from the official record below.
Officially: “Public Safety - Gun Buyback Programs - Destruction of Firearms” Read the full text
2026 session
What it does
Requiring a federal firearms licensee or law enforcement agency operating a gun buyback program to destroy each firearm and all its component parts that are traded in as part of a gun buyback program; authorizing a licensee or agency to contract with a law enforcement agency or a business to destroy certain firearms; requiring a law enforcement agency operating a program to determine if a firearm is a crime firearm or has been reported lost or stolen before destroying the weapon; etc.
From the official legislative record, shown verbatim. Not legal advice.
Where it is
First reading, house of origin · Feb 5, 2026
Hearing · Mar 3, 2026
Committee report, house of origin: Favorable with Amendments · Mar 8, 2026
Second reading, house of origin: Passed with Amendments · Feb 24, 2026
Third reading, house of origin: Passed · Feb 26, 2026
First reading, opposite house · Feb 28, 2026
Committee report, opposite house: Favorable · Apr 10, 2026
Second reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 27, 2026
Third reading, opposite house: Passed · Mar 31, 2026
The numbers
1
sponsor on the bill
Sponsors
Senator Smith
Every fact on this page links to its source, starting with the official bill record. Last action: Approved by the Governor - Chapter 430 (as of Aug 30, 2026).