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S 149 106th Congress Senate

Child Safety Lock Act of 1999

Official title: A bill to amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the provision of a child safety lock in connection with the transfer of a handgun.

Introduced: January 20, 1999 See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 7, 2000
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1229)
Jan 19, 1999
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.
Jan 19, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S574)
Jan 19, 1999
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action March 7, 2000

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1229)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Child Safety Lock Act of 1999 - Amends the Brady Handgun Violence Prevention Act to define (firearm) "locking device."

Makes it unlawful for a licensed manufacturer, importer, or dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer a handgun without a locking device to any person other than a licensed manufacturer, importer, or dealer, with exceptions for law enforcement and governmental entities.

Specifies that nothing in this Act shall be construed to create a cause of action against any firearms dealer or any other person for civil liability, or establish any standard of care.

Makes evidence regarding compliance or noncompliance with this Act inadmissible in a proceeding of any court, agency, board, or other entity, except with respect to an action to enforce this Act.

Sets forth civil penalties (in addition to any administrative penalties) for related violations, including suspension or loss of license.

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 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · Jan 20, 1999
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 149: Child Safety Lock Act of 1999. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-149/
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"S. 149: Child Safety Lock Act of 1999." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-S-149/.
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