Senate Bill 947 mandates that firearm owners report any theft or loss of their firearms to law enforcement within 24 hours of discovery. Failure to comply with this requirement will result in a Class A misdemeanor for a first offense and a Class I felony for subsequent offenses. Additionally, if a firearm is recovered, the owner must report the recovery to law enforcement as soon as practicable. The bill also establishes penalties for those who falsely report a stolen or lost firearm, classifying it as obstructing an officer, which carries a fine of up to $10,000 or imprisonment for up to nine months.

Furthermore, the bill requires sellers or transferors of firearms to provide written notice to buyers about the obligation to report lost or stolen firearms within the specified timeframe. Violating this notice requirement can result in a fine of up to $500 or imprisonment for up to 30 days. The bill amends existing statutes to incorporate these new reporting requirements and penalties, including changes to sections 165.83 and 175.37, and creates a new section, 175.36, detailing the reporting process for lost or stolen firearms.

Statutes affected:
Bill Text: 165.83(2)(d), 165.83, 175.37(title), 175.37, 175.37(2)