HB 2323 Summary

• Requires physicians and nurse practitioners providing well-baby and pediatric services to inform parents or guardians about gun safety measures, including proper storage and risks to children who find guns in the home.

• Directs the Department of Health Services to prepare a gun safety pamphlet by January 1, 2021, containing information about gun storage and risks to children, with updates as needed.

• Requires the Department of Health Services to distribute the pamphlet free of charge to physicians, nurse practitioners, and health care institutions upon request and post it on the department's website.

• Appropriates $150,000 from the state general fund in fiscal year 2020-2021 to the Department of Health Services for preparing the gun safety pamphlet.

• Authorizes the Department of Health Services to accept gifts, grants, and donations for purposes of implementing the gun safety pamphlet requirements.