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Last action · January 14, 2026
To Judiciary (H)

Introduced January 7, 2026

House
Adjourned Sine Die
2026 Regular Session

AN ACT relating to the destruction of confiscated firearms.

Amend KRS 16.220 to require the destruction of confiscated firearms; amend KRS 45.777, 147A.002, 500.090, 500.093, and 514.065 to conform.

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This bill would change state law to require that firearms confiscated by authorities be destroyed rather than allowing other uses or disposals. It updates several existing statutes to bring them in line with this new requirement. Who it may affect: law enforcement agencies and state and local government offices that handle confiscated firearms.

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Legislative History

Jan 7, 2026 · House
Introduced In House
Jan 7, 2026 · House
To Committee On Committees (H)
Jan 14, 2026 · House
To Judiciary (H)

Primary Sponsor

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Portrait of George Brown

George Brown

Representative · House District 077

Primary sponsor
George.Brown@kylegislature.gov

Co-sponsors (1)

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Beverly Chester-Burton

Representative · House District 044

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beverly.chesterburton@kylegislature.gov

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