Texas SB1712 amends the Penal Code to create an offense for storing, transporting, or abandoning unsecured firearms where young adults can access.

Texas SB1712 amends the Penal Code to establish that it is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where young adults, defined as persons under 21 years of age, are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. The bill defines "readily dischargeable firearm" as a firearm loaded with ammunition, whether or not a round is in the chamber. It is an offense if a young adult gains access to such a firearm and the person with criminal negligence failed to secure the firearm or left it in a place where the young adult would gain access.

Texas SB1712 amends the Penal Code to create an offense for storing, transporting, or abandoning unsecured firearms where young adults can access.

Texas SB1712 amends the Penal Code to establish that it is unlawful to store, transport, or abandon an unsecured firearm in a place where young adults, defined as persons under 21 years of age, are likely to be and can obtain access to the firearm. The bill defines "readily dischargeable firearm" as a firearm loaded with ammunition, whether or not a round is in the chamber. It is an offense if a young adult gains access to such a firearm and the person with criminal negligence failed to secure the firearm or left it in a place where the young adult would gain access.