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FL H1087

FL H1087
Storage of Firearms in Motor Vehicles or Vessels


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Introduced
01/02/2024
In Committee
01/09/2024
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
03/08/2024

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to storage of firearms in motor vehicles or vessels; creating s. 790.176, F.S.; providing definitions; providing requirements for storage of firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles or vessels; providing criminal penalties; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new section of Florida Statutes, Section 790.176, which establishes requirements for the storage of firearms and ammunition in motor vehicles or vessels. The bill defines key terms such as "motor vehicle" and "trunk," and requires that any firearm or ammunition left unattended in a motor vehicle or vessel be kept locked in the trunk, a utility or glove box, or a locked container securely affixed to the vehicle or vessel. Failure to comply with these storage requirements is punishable as a second-degree misdemeanor.

Committee Categories

Justice

Sponsors (3)

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee (on 03/08/2024)

Bill Topics

Law, Crime, and Family Issues
  • ‐ Firearms and Gun Control

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1087 01/02/2024
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1087/BillText/Filed/PDF 01/02/2024
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