HB2350
Firearms; storage in residence where minor present, penalty.
Summary
As Introduced. Storage of firearms in a residence where a minor is present; penalty.
Requires any person who possesses a firearm in a residence where such person knows or reasonably should know that a minor under 18 years of age is present to store such firearm unloaded in a locked container, compartment, or cabinet and to store all ammunition in a separate locked container, ... (More) compartment, or cabinet. The bill requires that the key or combination to such locked containers, compartments, or cabinets be inaccessible to any minor. The bill provides that a violation is a Class 1 misdemeanor, and, in a case where there is more than one firearm stored in violation of these provisions, a violation for each firearm shall constitute a separate Class 1 misdemeanor. The bill exempts any person in lawful possession of a firearm who carries such firearm on or about his person, the storage of antique firearms, and the lawful authorization of a minor to access a firearm. (Less)-
Bill History
- 01/12/2023 - House: Presented and ordered printed 23104236D
- 01/12/2023 - House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/13/2023 - House: Impact statement from VCSC (HB2350)
- 01/24/2023 - House: Assigned PS sub: Subcommittee #1
- 01/26/2023 - House: Subcommittee recommends laying on the table (6-Y 4-N)
- 02/07/2023 - House: Left in Public Safety
