This bill amends sections 28-1204.05 and 43-2,108.05 of the Revised Statutes Cumulative Supplement, 2024, to modify the provisions regarding unlawful possession of firearms by prohibited juvenile offenders and the sealing of juvenile records. Specifically, it clarifies that a person under the age of twenty-five who has been adjudicated for a felony or misdemeanor crime of domestic violence, including those with sealed records, is prohibited from possessing a firearm. Additionally, the bill allows individuals under this prohibition to petition for an exemption to regain their firearm possession rights, with the court considering their behavior and likelihood of reoffending.

Furthermore, the bill outlines the process for sealing juvenile records, ensuring that once sealed, the records are treated as if they never occurred, and prohibits inquiries about sealed offenses in various contexts. It includes new provisions that require juveniles to be informed about their firearm possession prohibitions when their records are sealed. The bill also expands access to sealed records for law enforcement agencies when assessing applications for permits related to firearms. The original sections of the law being amended are repealed as part of this legislative update.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 28-1204.05