This bill authorizes the Sheriff of Washington County to sell certain abandoned, stolen, confiscated, lost, and unclaimed property at public auction, including firearms. It establishes a framework for the sheriff to maintain records of such property, detailing descriptions, recovery dates, and identifying numbers. The bill stipulates that the owner of any recovered property can claim it before sale by providing proof of ownership and covering associated costs. Additionally, it allows for the immediate sale of perishable items without notice if the owner cannot be identified.

The bill also outlines the process for selling firearms, which must be sold to licensed gun dealers through sealed bids. It includes provisions for the sheriff to reject low bids and to destroy firearms that remain unclaimed after six months. Proceeds from the sales, after deducting expenses, will be deposited into a designated Sheriff's Fund for law enforcement purposes. The act will take effect on October 1, 2025. Notably, the bill includes new legal language regarding the auction process and the handling of proceeds, while deleting previous provisions that may have governed these processes.