FL S0186

Creates s. 790.176, F.S., requiring any person who stores or leaves a firearm (loaded or unloaded) or ammunition in a motor vehicle or vessel to keep it locked in the trunk, a locked glove or utility box, or a locked container securely affixed to the vehicle or vessel when the person is not present

Defines "trunk" narrowly as a fully enclosed, locked main storage compartment not accessible from the passenger compartment, explicitly excluding pickup truck beds, hatchback rear areas, station wagons, and sport utility vehicle cargo areas

Violation is a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable under Florida statutes s. 775.082 (up to 60 days in jail) or s. 775.083 (up to a $500 fine)

Applies to both motor vehicles (as defined in s. 320.01(1)) and vessels (as defined in s. 327.02) under the person's control

Introduced by Senator Berman for the 2025 Florida legislative session, with an effective date upon becoming law