National domestic violence relinquishment

(a) Requirements Legislation described in this section is legislation that establishes requirements that are substantially similar to the following: (1) Individuals covered An individual is covered by the legislation if the individual— (A) is a prohibited person; and (B) is in possession of a firearm at the time the applicable qualifying order is issued. (2) Surrender and removal of firearms (A) In general Upon issuance of a qualifying order, the prohibited person shall surrender to a law enforcement agency, or transfer to a nonprohibited person, all firearms in the possession of the individual. (B) Removal If an individual described in subparagraph (A) does not surrender or transfer all firearms in the possession of the individual, the firearms shall be removed by a law enforcement officer with appropriate jurisdiction. (C) Confirmation The entity issuing the qualifying order and applicable law enforcement agencies shall establish a process to confirm that all firearms in the possession of an individual described in subparagraph (A) are surrendered or transferred in accordance with subparagraph (A) or removed in accordance with subparagraph (B). (3) Storage of removed firearms All firearms surrendered to or removed by a law enforcement officer under paragraph (2) shall be retained by the law enforcement officer or appropriate law enforcement agency until the applicable prohibited person regains his or her eligibility to possess firearms, except that the legislation may authorize a law enforcement agency to— (A) contract with a manufacturer, dealer, or importer licensed under chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, for the secure storage of firearms; and (B) transfer the firearm to a nonprohibited person upon proof that the applicable prohibited person will no longer have access to the firearm. (4) Confidentiality protections All personally identifiable information provided to the court, the Department of Justice, and comparable State or Tribal agencies to carry out the legislation shall be kept confidential, as required by the laws of the jurisdiction, except as necessary to carry out the legislation. (b) Additional authorities Legislation described in this section may include other authorizations or requirements that the applicable State or Indian Tribe determines appropriate.