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IN SB0309
Bill
AI Summary
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Prohibits storing a loaded firearm on premises when a child is likely to gain access, a resident is legally prohibited from possessing firearms, or a resident poses a risk of imminent personal injury to themselves or others
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Failure to secure a firearm that results in injury or death to another person is a Level 6 felony, enhanced to Level 5 felony for repeat offenders
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Defines "secures" as placing firearm in a locked container or rendering it inoperable through trigger locks, cable locks, or disassembly
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Exemptions include antique firearms, inoperable firearms, firearms carried on or near one's person, and firearms already secured against unauthorized access
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Self-defense or defense of a third party is a valid defense to prosecution under this section
Legislative Description
Storage of firearms. 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 or temporary resident of the premises is disqualified, ineligible, or prohibited from possessing a firearm under federal or state law. (3) A permanent or temporary resident of the premises poses a risk of imminent personal injury to himself or herself 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 Judiciary
1/7/2019