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LC 3163

Provide tax credit for purchase of a firearm safe

2025 Regular Session

Creates a state income tax credit for qualified firearm safe purchases, encouraging safer home storage and affecting taxpayers, retailers, and state tax administration.

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Bill Summary · LC 3163

Summary: LC 3163 — Provide tax credit for purchase of a firearm safe

Overview

LC 3163 proposes to establish a state individual income tax credit for the purchase of firearm safes. The measure is currently in draft form as an LC (Legislative Counsel) draft ready for delivery, introduced on December 13, 2024. Legislative actions through February 2025 indicate the bill is moving through drafting and assembly processes, with the latest status showing readiness for final drafter review and assembly work.

Purpose and intent

  • Promote safe storage of firearms by encouraging individuals to purchase firearm safes.
  • Use a targeted tax incentive to influence private storage practices with potential public safety benefits.

Key provisions (as described by the bill’s title and metadata)

Note: The final text will determine exact mechanics. Based on the title and subject, anticipated elements may include:
- Creation of a new individual income tax credit for qualified purchasers of firearm safes.
- Eligibility criteria defining which safes qualify (e.g., minimum security standards or ratings) and who can claim the credit (likely individual taxpayers).
- Credit amount and structure (e.g., a percentage of the purchase price, a fixed amount per safe, any cap per taxpayer, and whether the credit is refundable or nonrefundable).
- Documentation requirements (receipts, certifications of safe features, proof of purchase).
- Interaction with other credits, carryforward provisions, and any requirements to maintain purchase or ownership for a period.
- Administrative details outlining how taxpayers claim the credit on tax returns and how the state verifies eligibility.

Because the bill text has not been published in full, these specifics are speculative and will be defined in the final enacted version.

Affected parties

  • Individuals who purchase firearm safes (potential beneficiaries of the credit).
  • Retailers and manufacturers of firearm safes (intermediate beneficiaries due to increased demand).
  • State tax authorities responsible for administering and verifying the credit.

Procedural and timeline aspects

  • Introduced: December 13, 2024.
  • Status: (LC) Draft Ready for Delivery; in Draft Final Drafter Review and Assembly as of February 26, 2025.
  • Notable actions: Draft on Hold (January 29, 2025); multiple drafting stages (Input/Proofing, Legal Review, Edit) between February 2025.
  • The bill is subject to amendment and final approval through committee and both legislative chambers before any potential enactment.

Potential impact and considerations

  • Fiscal impact on state revenue depends on credit amount, eligibility, and uptake.
  • Potential public safety benefits if safes are more widely used and properly secured.
  • Administrative complexity for taxpayers and the tax department in implementing verification and documentation requirements.

Next steps

  • Review the final bill text upon delivery to confirm eligibility criteria, credit amount, and claiming procedures.
  • Monitor committee hearings and fiscal notes for estimated cost and impact.
  • Track any amendments that refine safety standards and eligible purchases.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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