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IA SF2128

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

1/27/2026

Primary Sponsor

Art Staed

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Origin

Senate

91st General Assembly

AI Summary

  • Creates a private cause of action allowing victims to sue firearm owners who fail to secure their weapons against theft or unauthorized access when the firearm is subsequently used in a criminal offense
  • Covers damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, or property damage resulting from the criminal offense committed with the unsecured firearm
  • Establishes an affirmative defense for firearm owners who reported the theft to law enforcement prior to the criminal offense being committed
  • Permits courts to award court costs and reasonable attorney fees to the prevailing party in civil actions under this section
  • Applies to causes of action arising on or after July 1, 2026

Legislative Description

A bill for an act relating to securing firearms and establishing a private cause of action and including applicability provisions.

Last Action

Subcommittee: Schultz, Blake, and Bousselot. S.J. 160.

1/28/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/27/2026

Full Bill Text

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