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2019 Senate Bill 5143: Concerning the authorized removal, safe keeping, and return of firearms and ammunition by law enforcement during and after domestic violence incidents
Introduced by Sen. Manka Dhingra (Redmond) (D) on January 14, 2019
Referred to the Senate Law & Justice Committee on January 14, 2019
Substitute offered in the Senate on January 24, 2019
Requires law enforcement to seize firearms or ammunition the officer has reasonable grounds to believe were used, or threatened to be used, in the commission of a domestic violence offense.
Authorizes law enforcement to seize firearms or ammunition in plain sight, or discovered pursuant to a lawful search, when the officer has probable cause to believe a domestic violence crime was committed. Prohibits a firearm seized in connection with a domestic violence call from being returned to an owner unless five business days have elapsed since the firearm was obtained.
Referred to the Senate Rules Committee on January 25, 2019