Adds improperly transporting or storing a firearm in a motor vehicle to the offense of unlawful use of a weapon
This bill modifies existing laws to classify the improper transport or storage of a firearm in a motor vehicle as a specific offense under the unlawful use of a weapon statute. It requires that firearms be kept in a locked container or trunk, with exceptions made for lawfully possessed guns under direct control, unloaded weapons, or those carried during continuous travel on a public road. The legislation includes specific exemptions for law enforcement, military personnel, judges, and other authorized officials who carry weapons as part of their official duties. Additionally, the bill provides an exemption for adults transporting concealed firearms to or from school or for sanctioned school events.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Dec 27, 2023
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
1
May 17, 2024
Committee
Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Dec 27, 2023
Introduced
Prefiled (H)
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Barbara Phifer
DDemocratic
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