The bill amends Article 18.19(c) of the Code of Criminal Procedure to streamline the process for the disposition of seized weapons belonging to individuals who are not prosecuted or convicted for offenses involving those weapons. Key changes include a requirement for the magistrate to notify the individual and their attorney of record, if applicable, by certified mail within 60 days of determining that there will be no prosecution or conviction. The magistrate is then mandated to order the immediate release and return of the weapon to the individual within the same 60-day timeframe.

Additionally, if the weapon is not claimed within one year of notification, the magistrate must revoke the order for release and may order the weapon to be destroyed, sold, or forfeited. The bill specifies that only licensed firearms dealers may purchase seized weapons at public sales, and outlines the distribution of proceeds from such sales after deducting court and auction costs. The changes will apply to the disposition of weapons seized before, on, or after the effective date of the Act, which is set for September 1, 2025.