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HB 3325

Safe Storage of firearms

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Kayla Young

HB 3325 - Safe Storage of Firearms OverviewBill Number: HB 3325 Title: Safe Storage of Firearms Status: To House Judiciary Introduced: February 25, 2025 Purpose and IntentThe pr

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Bill Summary · HB 3325

HB 3325 - Safe Storage of Firearms

Overview

Bill Number: HB 3325
Title: Safe Storage of Firearms
Status: To House Judiciary
Introduced: February 25, 2025

Purpose and Intent

The primary purpose of HB 3325 is to enhance public safety by requiring the safe storage of firearms in homes with minors present. The bill aims to prevent unauthorized access and accidental firearm injuries or deaths involving children and teenagers.

Key Provisions

  • Requires all firearms in a home to be stored in a locked container or equipped with a tamper-resistant lock when a minor is present
  • Establishes civil and criminal penalties for firearm owners who fail to properly store their weapons, with fines and potential jail time
  • Provides exceptions for when a firearm must be immediately accessible for self-defense
  • Mandates that all new firearms sold include a locking device at the time of purchase
  • Directs the state to develop a public education campaign on the importance of safe firearm storage

Affected Parties and Impacts

  • Firearm owners with minors in their households would be required to comply with the new safe storage rules
  • Retailers would need to provide locking devices with all new firearm sales
  • The general public, especially families with children, could benefit from reduced accidental firearm injuries and deaths
  • Law enforcement would be tasked with enforcing the new storage requirements and penalties

Procedural and Timeline Considerations

HB 3325 has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration. If passed by the committee, the bill would then move to a full House vote. If approved by the House, it would proceed to the Senate for further review and potential passage. The bill's supporters hope to see it enacted into law by the end of the current legislative session.

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

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