Relating to the criminal offense of making a firearm accessible to a child.

HB 2250 makes it a criminal offense for an adult to negligently leave a firearm accessible to a child under 18, requiring secure storage (like locking an unloaded firearm in a sealed container or using a trigger lock). It applies when a child gains access due to failing to secure the firearm or leaving it in a location the adult knew or should have known a child could reach. The law directly affects parents, guardians, or adults responsible for firearm storage. Key defenses include supervised hunting/sporting use, lawful defense, trespassing, or agricultural activity, and the law takes effect September 1, 2025.