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FL S1250

FL S1250
Safe Storage of Firearms and Ammunition Within Motor Vehicles and Vessels


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

Introduced Session

2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

An act relating to safe storage of firearms and ammunition within motor vehicles and vessels; creating s. 790.176, F.S.; defining the terms “motor vehicle,” “trunk,” and “vessel”; requiring persons who store or leave firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles or vessels under their control to keep the firearms or ammunition locked within specified locations within the motor vehicles or vessels; providing criminal penalties; providing an effective date.

AI Summary

This bill creates a new section (790.176) in the Florida Statutes that requires persons who store or leave firearms or ammunition in motor vehicles or vessels under their control to keep the firearms or ammunition locked within the trunk, a locked utility or glove box, or a locked container securely affixed to the motor vehicle or vessel. Violating this requirement is a misdemeanor of the second degree, punishable by law. The bill defines key terms like "motor vehicle," "trunk," and "vessel" for the purposes of this new law.

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice (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/2024/1250 01/03/2024
BillText https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2024/1250/BillText/Filed/HTML 01/03/2024
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