Bill > SB0208

This bill requires child care home licensees to disclose specific information about firearm storage to custodial parents or guardians if a firearm is present on the premises. Specifically, the licensee must inform parents or guardians about how the firearm is stored, with four potential disclosure options: (1) stored in a gun safe or lock box, (2) secured with a trigger lock or cable lock, (3) disassembled, or (4) not stored using any of the above methods. The bill, which will take effect on July 1, 2025, is designed to provide transparency about firearm presence and storage in child care settings. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that this notification requirement does not interfere with an individual's legal right to own and bear arms. By mandating this disclosure, the legislation aims to increase awareness and potentially improve child safety in home-based child care environments where firearms are present.

Health and Social Services

https://iga.in.gov/legislative/2025/bills/senate/208/details