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KY HB113

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/7/2026

Primary Sponsor

George Brown

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Origin

House of Representatives

2026 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Creates the offense of "unlawful storage of a firearm" when a person recklessly stores a firearm in a manner allowing unsupervised minor access, and a minor subsequently accesses it without parental permission

  • Requires firearms to be secured by a locked container, a device rendering the firearm temporarily inoperable, or carrying on the owner's body to avoid liability

  • Classifies the offense as a Class B misdemeanor, elevated to Class A misdemeanor if the minor uses the firearm causing physical injury, serious physical injury, or death

  • Provides an affirmative defense if the minor obtained the firearm through unlawful entry of premises or a motor vehicle

  • May be cited as the "Baby Dre Gun Safety Act"

Legislative Description

AN ACT relating to gun safety for children.

Crimes and Punishments

Last Action

to Judiciary (H)

1/14/2026

Committee Referrals

Judiciary1/14/2026
Committee On Committees1/7/2026

Full Bill Text

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