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Introduced
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
In Committee
01/10/2023
01/10/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
05/09/2024
05/09/2024
Introduced Session
125th General Assembly
Bill Summary
Amend The South Carolina Code Of Laws By Adding Chapter 24 To Title 16 By Enacting The "children's Firearm Accident Prevention Act"; To Define Necessary Terms; To Create The Tiered Offenses Of Criminal Storage Of A Firearm; To Provide Exceptions; To Make Certain Provisions For When An Injured Child Is Related To The Person Who Violates The Chapter; And To Require Upon The Retail Sale Or Transfer Of A Firearm That The Seller Give Notice That It Is Unlawful For A Person To Store Or Leave A Firearm Within Easy Reach Of A Child.
AI Summary
This bill, the Children's Firearm Accident Prevention Act, amends the South Carolina Code of Laws to create new provisions related to the safe storage of firearms. The key provisions include: defining necessary terms like "trigger-locking device" and "loaded firearm"; establishing criminal offenses for not properly storing loaded firearms where children may access them, with differing levels of offense depending on the outcome; providing exceptions to the law's application; requiring gun sellers to provide written warnings about safe storage; and addressing the prosecution and arrest of those related to a child injured or killed in an accidental shooting. The bill aims to promote firearm safety and prevent accidental injuries or deaths involving children.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to Committee on Judiciary (on 01/10/2023)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/billsearch.php?billnumbers=0021&session=125&summary=B |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov//sess125_2023-2024/prever/21_20221201.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/21_20221201.htm |
| BillText | https://www.scstatehouse.gov/sess125_2023-2024/prever/21_20220112.htm |
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