SB 846FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

New Reporting Requirements for Lost or Stolen Firearms

Original title: Reporting Lost or Stolen Firearms

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

This bill creates a new legal obligation for firearm owners to track and report missing property to law enforcement, establishing a standardized process for police to document these incidents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Firearm owners

They are required to report lost or stolen firearms to police within 48 hours and provide specific details about the firearm.

Local law enforcement agencies

They are required to create incident reports for lost or stolen firearms and provide copies to owners upon request.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill requires gun owners to report any lost or stolen firearm to local police within 48 hours of discovering the loss. It also mandates that police create an for these cases and requires owners to notify police if they later recover the firearm.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

How long do I have to report a missing firearm?

You must report the loss or theft within 48 hours of the time you knew or reasonably should have known the firearm was missing.

Do I have to pay for a copy of the police report?

No, the local law enforcement agency must provide a copy of the at no cost if you request it.

What happens if I find my firearm after reporting it stolen?

You are required to notify the local law enforcement agency where you filed the original report within 48 hours of recovering the firearm.

Why It Matters

This bill creates a new legal obligation for firearm owners to track and report missing property to law enforcement, establishing a standardized process for police to document these incidents.

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Mandatory Reporting

The bill shifts the responsibility of tracking lost or stolen firearms from a voluntary action to a mandatory legal requirement for owners.

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Sources

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