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Re-ref Com On Appropriations/Base Budget2026-04-29

Vote Breakdown

No floor votes recorded.

Plain Language Summary

This bill prohibits people convicted of misdemeanor domestic violence offenses from purchasing or possessing firearms. It expands the definition of domestic violence relationships to include intimate partners, and appropriates $1 million for a domestic violence education program.

Arguments in Favor

• •Supporters argue this bill protects victims by removing firearms from individuals with a history of domestic violence, since research shows domestic violence situations with firearms present have higher fatality rates.
• •They contend that expanding the definition of 'intimate partner' closes a gap in existing law and that the education program helps prevent domestic violence before it occurs.

Arguments Against

• •Opponents may argue this restricts Second Amendment rights for individuals convicted of misdemeanors rather than felonies, and that a single misdemeanor conviction—even with a suspended sentence or prayer for judgment continued—results in permanent firearm loss.
• •They might also question whether the education funding is the most cost-effective use of $1 million or express concerns about enforcement and due process issues.