H.R. 1145 · 118th Congress
Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Elissa Slotkin
- Introduced
- 2023-02-21
- Latest action
- 2023-02-21 · Introduced in House
Summary
Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act
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.