This bill establishes regulations for the sale, use, and destruction of abandoned, stolen, and unclaimed property by the Henry County Sheriff's Office and its task forces. It mandates that the sheriff's office maintain detailed records of all recovered property, including descriptions and identifying numbers, and ensures that these records are open to public inspection. The bill allows the sheriff to sell unclaimed property at public auctions, including online, after a minimum holding period of six months. Specific provisions are included for firearms, requiring the auctioneer to hold a federal firearm license and comply with federal transfer laws. Additionally, the sheriff must provide notice of upcoming auctions and may sell perishable items immediately if the owner cannot be located.

The bill also outlines the process for owners to reclaim their property before it is sold, including the potential requirement to cover publication costs. Proceeds from the sale of abandoned or stolen property are to be held in a separate account for six months, during which the rightful owner can claim them. If unclaimed after this period, the net proceeds will be deposited into the Sheriff's Fund for law enforcement purposes. Furthermore, the bill allows for the use or destruction of unclaimed firearms after six months, at the sheriff's discretion. The act is set to take effect on May 1, 2026, and applies to property held on or after that date.