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HB 1012 IN

Firearm storage.

IN · session 2022ss1 · Assembly / House · bill

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Introduced Jul 28, 2022

Latest action (Jul 28, 2022) First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures

Summary

Prohibits a person from keeping or storing a loaded firearm on any premises controlled by the person if the person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm. Provides that a child's possession of a firearm resulting from a person's knowing or intentional failure to secure a firearm is a Class C misdemeanor for the person responsible for control of the premises. Provides that the offense is a Class B misdemeanor if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense. Provides that a child's use of an unsecured firearm resulting in injury or death to any other person due to a person's knowing or intentional failure to secure a firearm is a Class A misdemeanor for the person responsible for control of the premises. Provides that the offense is a Level 6 felony if the person has a prior unrelated conviction for the offense. Specifies certain defenses. Specifies particular sign requirements for retail dealers. Defines terms. Makes conforming amendments.

Sponsor (1)

1 coauthor / cosponsor

Action history (3)

  1. Jul 28, 2022 Coauthored by Representative Hamilton · lower
  2. Jul 28, 2022 Authored by Representative Gore · lower
  3. Jul 28, 2022 First reading: referred to Committee on Rules and Legislative Procedures · lower
Subjects
CRIMES AND OFFENSES, WeaponsWEAPONS

Text versions (1)

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  • Introduced House Bill (H) · Jul 28, 2022 · PDF

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