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HB 1107

Firearm Hold Agreements

2026 Regular Session Introduced by Leonard Spencer

HB 1107 creates legal firearm hold agreements allowing Floridians to voluntarily authorize third parties to temporarily store guns during personal crises.

1st Reading (Original Filed Version)
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Bill Summary · HB 1107

Legislative bill overview

HB 1107 establishes a legal framework for "firearm hold agreements"—voluntary arrangements where individuals can authorize third parties (such as family members or healthcare providers) to temporarily hold their firearms. The bill appears designed to create a standardized, documented process for firearm storage that protects all parties involved from legal liability.

Why is this important

This addresses a significant public health and safety concern: firearm access during mental health crises, suicidal ideation, or domestic violence situations. By formalizing voluntary hold agreements, the bill could reduce impulsive access to firearms during high-risk moments while respecting gun ownership rights. It also provides legal clarity for third parties who agree to store firearms.

Potential points of contention

  • Constitutional concerns: Critics may argue mandatory documentation requirements or any restrictions on firearm access—even voluntary ones—infringe on Second Amendment rights, while proponents see this as reasonable harm-reduction
  • Liability ambiguity: Questions remain about what happens if a third-party holder fails to comply, loses the firearm, or the original owner disputes the agreement; unclear enforcement mechanisms could create legal vulnerabilities
  • Mental health stigma: Formalizing agreements tied to mental health crises could discourage people from seeking help or voluntarily securing firearms if they fear legal consequences or permanent record implications

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

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