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NC S67

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/2/2023

Primary Sponsor

Bobby Hanig

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Origin

Senate

2023-2024 Session

AI Summary

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/9/2023
Rules and Operations of the Senate2/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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