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Introduced
10/14/2025
10/14/2025
In Committee
11/03/2025
11/03/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
An act relating to the sale, transfer, and storage of firearms; amending s. 784.05, F.S.; revising the standard by which adults and minors are considered criminally negligent in the storage of a firearm under specified circumstances; providing criminal penalties; revising the definition of the term “minor”; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; amending s. 790.115, F.S.; revising an exception to the prohibition on storing or leaving a loaded firearm within the reach or easy access of a minor who obtains it and commits a specified violation; conforming a provision to changes made by the act; amending s. 790.174, F.S.; revising the definition of the term “minor”; revising requirements for the safe storage of loaded firearms; providing criminal penalties if a person is found to have failed to properly secure or store a firearm, resulting in a minor gaining access to the weapon; amending s. 790.175, F.S.; conforming provisions to changes made by the act; requiring the seller or transferor of a firearm to comply with specified provisions; providing an exception; authorizing a firearm dealer to charge a certain fee; providing immunity for certain providers of information; providing criminal penalties; making technical changes; amending s. 921.0022, F.S.; conforming a cross-reference and a provision to changes made by the act; reenacting s. 409.175(5)(g), F.S., relating to rules of the Department of Children and Families requiring the adoption of a form used by child-placing agencies, to incorporate the amendment made to s. 790.174, F.S., in a reference thereto; providing an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill updates Florida's laws regarding firearm storage, sale, and transfer, with a primary focus on preventing minors from accessing firearms unsafely. The legislation expands the definition of "minor" to include individuals under 18 years old and establishes more stringent requirements for firearm storage and safety. It introduces criminal penalties for adults who store firearms in ways that allow minors to access them, potentially resulting in injury or death. The bill mandates that firearm sellers provide safety brochures to purchasers, offer demonstrations of firearm locking mechanisms, and post information about local safety programs. Additionally, it requires sellers to warn purchasers about the legal risks of improper firearm storage and transfer. The legislation also updates existing statutes to clarify standards of culpable negligence related to firearm storage and expands the circumstances under which an individual can be held criminally responsible for a minor's access to a firearm. These changes aim to reduce accidental shootings and promote responsible firearm ownership by emphasizing safe storage practices and increasing awareness of potential legal consequences.
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Introduced (on 01/13/2026)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/180 |
| BillText | https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2026/180/BillText/Filed/HTML |
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