Firearm Storage Requirements

HB 80 requires adults (18+) who store loaded firearms at home to secure them properly, or face a class C misdemeanor charge if a minor (under 16) accesses the firearm and uses it unlawfully in public or during a fight. It defines "locked container" as a secure storage method and sets specific conditions, including that the adult knew or should have known a minor might access the firearm. The law does not apply if a minor entered unlawfully, the firearm was used in self-defense, or the owner reported the incident to police. The bill takes effect on May 6, 2026, and creates no new funding requirements.