118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 1145Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act

To amend chapter 44 of title 18, United States Code, to require the safe storage of firearms, and for other purposes.

Crime and law enforcement
Introduced Feb 21, 2023
Last action Feb 21, 2023
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Feb 21, 2023
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Referred
Feb 21, 2023
Judiciary
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill establishes federal statutory requirements to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises. Specifically, the bill requires firearms on residential premises to be safely stored if (1) a minor is reasonably likely to gain access without permission, and (2) a minor obtains the firearm and uses it in a crime or causes injury or death to themselves or another individual. An individual who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Feb 21, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 21, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.