A bill for an act relating to the sharing of identifying information of persons prohibited from acquiring a pistol or revolver by court order.

2025-2026 Regular Session

SSB 1125 streamlines reporting for individuals barred from acquiring firearms by court order, enhancing public safety and ensuring timely updates to federal background checks.

Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 462.

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Bill Overview

Bill Number: SSB 1125
Title: A bill for an act relating to the sharing of identifying information of persons prohibited from acquiring a pistol or revolver by court order.
Status: Committee report approving bill, renumbered as SF 462.
Introduced: February 13, 2025
Classification: Proposed bill
Subject Areas: Courts, Criminal History, District Courts, Federal Government, Firearms, Public Safety Department, Weapons

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of SSB 1125 is to amend the existing legal framework regarding the sharing of identifying information for individuals who are prohibited from acquiring pistols or revolvers due to court orders. The bill aims to streamline the process of reporting such prohibitions to relevant authorities, thereby enhancing public safety and ensuring compliance with federal regulations.

Key Provisions

Repeal of Code Section 724.31A: The bill proposes the repeal of the current Code section 724.31A, which outlines the process for sharing identifying information of individuals prohibited from acquiring firearms.

Current Process: Under the existing law, when a court issues a prohibition order, the district court clerk is responsible for forwarding the necessary identifying information to the Department of Public Safety. This information is then sent to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for inclusion in the National Instant Criminal Background Check System (NICS).

Notification of Prohibitions: The district court clerk also has the duty to notify the individual of the prohibitions imposed by the court.

Restoration of Rights: If an individual’s prohibition is lifted, they may submit a written request to the Department of Public Safety to correct or remove their record from the NICS database. The department is then required to notify the U.S. Department of Justice that the basis for the record no longer applies.

Impact

Affected Parties: This bill primarily affects individuals who have been prohibited from acquiring firearms due to court orders, as well as the clerks of district courts and the Department of Public Safety.

Public Safety Implications: By streamlining the process of reporting prohibitions and ensuring timely updates to the NICS, the bill aims to enhance public safety by preventing prohibited individuals from acquiring firearms.

Legislative Timeline

February 13, 2025: Bill introduced and referred to the Judiciary Committee.

February 17, 2025: Subcommittee meeting held to discuss the bill.

February 18, 2025: Subcommittee recommends passage of the bill.

February 26, 2025: Committee report approving the bill, leading to its renumbering as SF 462.

This summary provides a clear understanding of SSB 1125's intent, key provisions, and potential impact on public safety and the legal process surrounding firearm acquisition prohibitions.

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