Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026: Criminal penalties for adults providing firearms to juveniles used in crimes.

The Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026 amends title 18, United States Code, to impose criminal penalties on adults who knowingly provide firearms to juveniles, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe the juvenile intends to use the firearm for self-harm or in the commission of a crime. It also penalizes those who store firearms in a manner that allows a juvenile to gain unauthorized access, resulting in the firearm being used in a crime or causing injury or death. The Act includes provisions for fines and imprisonment, with increased penalties if the firearm is used in a crime.

Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026: Criminal penalties for adults providing firearms to juveniles used in crimes.

The Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026 amends title 18, United States Code, to impose criminal penalties on adults who knowingly provide firearms to juveniles, knowing or having reasonable cause to believe the juvenile intends to use the firearm for self-harm or in the commission of a crime. It also penalizes those who store firearms in a manner that allows a juvenile to gain unauthorized access, resulting in the firearm being used in a crime or causing injury or death. The Act includes provisions for fines and imprisonment, with increased penalties if the firearm is used in a crime.