HB623
Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth.
Status:
In House
Latest Action:
Jan. 23, 2026
House: Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)
Chief Patron:
Mike Cherry (R)
Session:
2026 Regular Session
Summary
As Introduced. Forfeiture of certain weapons; petition for return by Commonwealth.
Permits the attorney for the Commonwealth to petition a court for the return of a weapon to its lawful owner where such weapon was used by any person in the commission of a criminal offense and forfeited to the Commonwealth by order of the court.-
Bill History
- 01/13/2026 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; Offered 01-14-2026 26103531D
- 01/13/2026 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/20/2026 - House: Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
- 01/20/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
- 01/22/2026 - House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to (Voice Vote)
- 01/22/2026 - House: Placed on Public Safety Agenda
- 01/23/2026 - House: Continued to next session in Public Safety (Voice Vote)