Relating to: storage of a firearm in residence if child is present and providing a penalty.
This bill requires anyone living with a child to store firearms in a locked container or with a trigger lock engaged when the child is present, unless the person is actively using the weapon. It establishes penalties for breaking these rules, classifying a first offense as a misdemeanor and subsequent violations as a felony. Additionally, the bill mandates that law enforcement officers wait at least seven days before making an arrest related to an accidental shooting involving a child, while also allowing district attorneys to consider the impact on the family when deciding whether to file charges.
Bill status
failed
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Dec 2023
Committee Review
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Governor
Introduced Dec 8, 2023
Last action Oct 7, 2024
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Dec 8, 2023
Introduced
Introduced by Senators Larson, Taylor, Hesselbein and L. Johnson;
cosponsored by Representatives Subeck, Conley, J. Anderson, Emerson, Considine, Sinicki, Andraca, Bare, Cabrera, Jacobson, Joers, Ohnstad, Palmeri, Ratcliff, Shelton and Stubbs
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4 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
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Legislator
Party
State
District
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Chris Larson
DDemocratic
P
Dianne Hesselbein
DDemocratic
P
LaTonya Johnson
DDemocratic
P
Lena Taylor
DDemocratic
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