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NC S67
Bill
AI Summary
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Department of Health and Human Services and Wildlife Resources Commission shall launch a two-year statewide firearm safe storage awareness initiative to educate the public and distribute gun locks
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Wildlife Resources Commission must develop a website by July 1, 2024 providing information on safe firearm storage methods, free gun lock availability, state laws, and related resources such as domestic violence and suicide prevention services
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Website shall include a toolkit with materials and resources that local communities can customize and use to launch local firearm safe storage education campaigns, events, and initiatives
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Initiative funds cannot be used to advocate for, promote, or lobby for creation of new firearm laws or revision of existing ones; funds limited to explaining existing laws and promoting best practices
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General Assembly intends to appropriate funds during the 2023-2024 fiscal year; Department must report progress to the Joint Legislative Oversight Committee on Health and Human Services by September 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Firearm Safe Storage Awareness Initiative
Commissions; Dhhs; Education; Environment; Fish & Wildlife; Information Technology; Internet; Public; Reports; Safety; Weapons;
Last Action
Re-ref to Judiciary. If fav, re-ref to Appropriations/Base Budget. If fav, re-ref to Rules and Operations of the Senate
2/9/2023