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Introduced
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
In Committee
02/21/2023
02/21/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2025
01/03/2025
Introduced Session
118th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act, amends Chapter 44 of Title 18 of the United States Code to require the secure storage of firearms. The key provisions of the bill are: 1) It is unlawful for a person to knowingly store or keep a firearm that has moved in interstate or foreign commerce on the premises of a residence under their control if they know or reasonably should know a minor (under 18 years of age) is likely to access the firearm without permission, and the minor uses the firearm to commit a crime or cause injury or death. 2) This does not apply if the person keeps the firearm secure using a storage device or in a location a reasonable person would believe to be secure, or if the person carries the firearm on their person or within close proximity. 3) Violation of these provisions can result in a fine, up to 5 years in prison, or both.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (6)
Elissa Slotkin (D)*,
Dan Kildee (D),
Morgan McGarvey (D),
Eleanor Holmes Norton (D),
Hillary Scholten (D),
Abigail Spanberger (D),
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (on 02/21/2023)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/1145/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hr1145/BILLS-118hr1145ih.pdf |
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