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IN HB1040
Bill
Status
1/3/2019
Primary Sponsor
John Bartlett
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AI Summary
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Prohibits storing loaded firearms on premises where children may gain access, where residents are legally prohibited from possessing firearms, or where residents pose a risk of imminent personal injury
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Failure to secure a firearm resulting in injury or death is a Level 6 felony, enhanced to Level 5 felony for repeat offenders
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Exemptions include antique firearms, inoperable firearms, firearms secured against unauthorized access, and firearms carried on or near one's person
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"Securing" a firearm includes locked containers, trigger locks, bore locks, cable locks, or disassembling the firearm
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Self-defense and defense of a third party are valid defenses to prosecution under this chapter
Legislative Description
Firearm storage requirements. Prohibits a person from keeping or storing a firearm on any premises controlled by the person if one or more of the following conditions apply: (1) The person knows, or reasonably should know, that a child is likely to gain access to the firearm. (2) A permanent resident or temporary occupant of the premises is disqualified, ineligible, or prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law. (3) A permanent resident or temporary occupant of the premises poses a risk of imminent personal injury to the permanent resident or temporary occupant or any other individual. Provides that a failure to secure a firearm that results in injury to, or the death of, another person is a Level 6 felony. Enhances the offense to a Level 5 felony if the person has a prior, unrelated conviction for the offense. Specifies certain defenses. Defines certain terms. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Public Policy
1/3/2019