Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act
- Last Action
- 2/21/2023
Actions
- 2023-02-21Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2023-02-21Introduced in House
- 2023-02-21Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-02-21 (00)
Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act
This bill establishes federal statutory requirements to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises.
Specifically, the bill requires firearms on residential premises to be safely stored if (1) a minor is reasonably likely to gain access without permission, and (2) a minor obtains the firearm and uses it in a crime or causes injury or death to themselves or another individual.
An individual who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties.
Cosponsors (5)
- Hillary Scholten (D-MI)
- Daniel Kildee (D-MI)
- Abigail Spanberger (D-VA)
- Morgan McGarvey (D-KY)
- Eleanor Norton (D-DC)
Subjects
- Child safety and welfare
- Firearms and explosives
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