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SB 948

Relating to: storage of a firearm in a house in which a resident is prohibited from possessing a firearm and providing a penalty.

2025-2026 Regular Session Introduced by Kristin Dassler-Alfheim and 5 co-sponsors

Bill penalizes storing firearms in homes where legally prohibited residents live, aiming to reduce unauthorized access but raising Second Amendment and enforcement concerns.

Failed to pass pursuant to Senate Joint Resolution 1
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Bill Summary · SB 948

Legislative bill overview

SB 948 would establish criminal penalties for storing firearms in a residence where a prohibited person (such as a convicted felon or someone subject to a domestic violence restraining order) lives. The bill creates liability for gun owners who knowingly allow access to firearms by household members legally barred from possessing them.

Why is this important

Unsafe firearm storage contributes to unintentional injuries, suicides, and unauthorized access by prohibited persons. This bill attempts to reduce these harms by creating legal responsibility for secure storage when high-risk individuals are present in the home. The issue intersects gun rights, public safety, and family dynamics in ways that generate strong views across the political spectrum.

Potential points of contention

  • Second Amendment interpretation: Opponents argue the bill infringes on lawful gun owners' constitutional rights by imposing storage restrictions, while supporters contend reasonable regulations pass constitutional scrutiny
  • Enforcement challenges: Questions exist about whether police can investigate storage practices without violating privacy, and how violations would be proven without home inspections
  • Domestic application complexity: The bill may create tensions in households with prohibited persons, raising concerns about whether it enables surveillance or punishment of family members while also protecting vulnerable cohabitants

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

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