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HB 1118

Concerning restoration of the right to possess a firearm.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Mari Leavitt and 3 co-sponsors

HB 1118 creates a court petition process allowing people with prior firearm disqualifications to demonstrate rehabilitation and restore their right to possess guns.

By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
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Bill Summary · HB 1118

Legislative bill overview

HB 1118 establishes a process for individuals to petition courts to restore their right to possess firearms after losing it due to criminal conviction or other legal disqualification. The bill creates a mechanism for people to demonstrate rehabilitation and regain this constitutional right through judicial review.

Why is this important

Firearm rights restoration directly affects individuals with criminal histories seeking reintegration into society, as federal and state law permanently prohibit certain people from possessing guns. This policy intersects criminal justice reform, Second Amendment rights, and public safety considerations—each stakeholder group has legitimate interests in how restoration is handled.

Potential points of contention

  • Public safety concerns: Critics worry restoration processes may return firearms to individuals who pose ongoing danger, while supporters argue rehabilitation deserves legal recognition
  • Scope of eligibility: Disagreement likely exists over which crimes or disqualifications should allow restoration petitions (violent felonies vs. non-violent offenses, domestic violence convictions, etc.)
  • Judicial burden: Implementation costs and court workload for processing restoration petitions versus concerns that current prohibitions lack meaningful rehabilitation pathways

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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