AB 2339: Firearms: prohibited persons.

<p>The bill amends existing firearm regulations in California:</p> <ul><li>Requires juvenile courts to notify the Department of Justice when they dismiss petitions that previously prohibited juveniles from owning or possessing firearms.</li> <li>AUTHORIZES the Department of Justice to provide individuals with copies of their sealed records if these records affect their eligibility to purchase, own, or possess a firearm.</li> <li>Makes designated facilities responsible for submitting reports to the Department of Justice regarding individuals who are dangerous due to mental health issues and prohibits them from owning firearms.</li> <li>REQUIRES all information provided to the Department of Justice about conservatorships and firearm prohibitions to be kept confidential, separate from other records, and accessible only under specified circumstances. Violations would be misdemeanors.</li> <…