HB12
Handguns; firearm locking device required for sale or transfer, child safety warning required.
Summary
As Introduced. Firearm locking device required for sale or transfer of handguns; child safety warning required; penalty.
Makes it a Class 1 misdemeanor for any licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer to sell, deliver, or transfer any handgun to any person, other than a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer, unless the transferee is provided with a locking device for such handgun and the handgun ... (More) is accompanied by a warning, in conspicuous and legible type in capital letters printed on a label affixed to the gun and on a separate sheet of paper included within the packaging enclosing the handgun, that handguns should be locked and kept away from children and that there may be civil and criminal liability for failing to do so. The bill provides exceptions for law-enforcement and governmental agencies. This bill was incorporated into HB 158. (Less)-
Bill History
- 12/07/2023 - House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24101659D
- 12/07/2023 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/13/2024 - House: Assigned PS sub: Firearms
- 01/15/2024 - House: Impact statement from DPB (HB12)
- 01/25/2024 - House: Subcommittee recommends incorporating (HB158-McClure)
- 01/26/2024 - House: Incorporated by Public Safety (HB158-McClure)
