The bill amends Florida Statutes regarding protective injunctions and protection orders, specifically focusing on the surrender of firearms and ammunition by respondents in domestic violence cases. Upon the issuance of a final judgment for protection against domestic violence, the court will require the respondent to surrender all firearms, ammunition, and concealed weapon licenses to local law enforcement. The law enforcement agency is tasked with developing policies for the surrender, storage, and return of these items, which must occur if the injunction is vacated or terminated. Additionally, the bill allows respondents to transfer surrendered firearms and ammunition to another eligible person under specific conditions.

Furthermore, the bill revises the penalties for violations of injunctions against domestic violence. It changes the language regarding prior convictions, establishing that a person with a single prior conviction for violating an injunction or foreign protection order who subsequently commits a second violation against the same victim will face felony charges. The effective date for this legislation is set for October 1, 2026.

Statutes affected:
H 729 Filed: 741.31