HB05459

An Act Concerning The Voluntary Relinquishment Of Firearms.

Introduced·3/4/26

Connecticut HB05459 allows individuals to voluntarily relinquish firearms to police or the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection.

Connecticut HB05459 amends the state's statutes to allow any individual to voluntarily relinquish any firearm to a police department or the Department of Emergency Services and Public Protection at any time. The bill specifies that assault weapons cannot be sold or transferred to individuals within the state except to licensed gun dealers, by bequest or intestate succession, or from a trust to an eligible beneficiary. The provisions of the bill take effect on October 1, 2026.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
Next
Committee decision

Sponsors

DD
2
0
Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

PS Vote Tally Sheet (Joint Favorable)

29 Yea

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0 Nay

Calendar

Mar 10

12:00 AM

Public Safety and Security Public Hearing

History

Mar 30

House

Reported Out of Legislative Commissioners' Office

Mar 30

House

Favorable Report, Tabled for the Calendar, House

Mar 30

House

House Calendar Number 210