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HR 1145 118th Congress House Crime and Law Enforcement Child safety and welfare Firearms and explosives

Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act

Introduced: February 21, 2023 Introduced by: Slotkin, Elissa Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Feb 21, 2023
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act

This bill establishes federal statutory requirements to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises.

Specifically, the bill requires firearms on residential premises to be safely stored if (1) a minor is reasonably likely to gain access without permission, and (2) a minor obtains the firearm and uses it in a crime or causes injury or death to themselves or another individual.

An individual who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties.

What's happening now February 21, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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