Ethan's Law amends federal law to mandate safe firearm storage and establishes a grant program for states and tribes enforcing similar laws.
Ethan's Law amends federal law to mandate the safe storage of firearms, prohibiting the storage of firearms on premises where minors are likely to gain access without parental permission. It also establishes a grant program for states and tribes that enact laws functionally identical to the federal safe storage requirement. The law includes provisions for enhanced penalties if a firearm is improperly stored and results in injury or death, and it expresses the sense of Congress that failure to comply with safe storage laws constitutes negligence.
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