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 requirement for the sheriff to maintain a permanent record of all such property, detailing descriptions, recovery dates, and identifying numbers. The bill outlines the process for owners to claim their property prior to sale, including the need to provide proof of ownership and cover any associated recovery costs. Additionally, it allows for the immediate sale of perishable items without notice if the owner cannot be identified.

The bill also includes provisions for the sale of firearms, stipulating that they may be sold to licensed gun dealers through a sealed bidding process. It allows the sheriff to reject unreasonably low bids and provides for the destruction of unclaimed firearms 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 is set to take effect on October 1, 2025. Notably, the bill introduces new legal language regarding the auction process and the handling of proceeds while deleting previous provisions that may have governed these processes.