HB 2791 - DIGEST

Provides that, if there is reasonable cause to believe a party has committed or will commit domestic violence, the court must: (1) Require the respondent to surrender any firearm or other dangerous weapon;

(2) Require the respondent to surrender a concealed pistol license issued under RCW 9.41.070;

(3) Prohibit the respondent from obtaining or possessing a firearm or other dangerous weapon; and

(4) Prohibit the respondent from obtaining or possessing a concealed pistol license.

Provides that an order regarding firearms or other dangerous weapons remains in effect until the party shows by clear and convincing evidence they do not pose a threat to public health or safety, or to the health or safety of any individual.

Provides that all law enforcement agencies must accept weapons surrendered under an order authorized by this act, RCW 10.99.040, 10.99.045, 26.50.060, or 26.50.070, and must beginning January 1, 2005, have in place rules or policies regarding how to accept, seize, and store weapons subject to an order of surrender.