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IN SB0321
Bill
Status
1/7/2019
Primary Sponsor
James Merritt
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AI Summary
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Defines "reasonable effort" as a good faith effort to prevent a child's access to or possession of a firearm, including rendering a firearm inoperable
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Creates an exemption from the "dangerous control of a child" statute for parents or legal guardians who make a reasonable effort to secure a firearm
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Maintains existing criminal liability (Level 5 felony) for parents who knowingly, intentionally, or recklessly permit a child to possess a firearm when aware the child may use it to commit a felony
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Upgrades the offense to a Level 4 felony for parents with a prior conviction under this section
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Effective date: July 1, 2019
Legislative Description
Firearms storage. Defines the term "reasonable effort". Provides that a parent or legal guardian of a child who makes a reasonable effort to prevent a child from accessing or possessing a firearm is exempt from the statute concerning dangerous control of a child. Makes a technical correction. Makes conforming amendments.
Last Action
First reading: referred to Committee on Judiciary
1/7/2019