Handguns in unattended motor vehicle; definitions, penalty.

Passed on 4/13/26

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From the Legislature

Firearm in unattended motor vehicle; penalty. Creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for any person who, when leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle, fails to securely store such handgun in a locked hard-sided container, including a locked container that is affixed to the vehicle's interior by steel cable, bolt, or welding. The bill provides that such locked container includes a locked glove compartment or a locked center console. The bill contains certain exemptions, including an exemption for a person who reports the theft or loss of such firearm to a law-enforcement agency as provided in relevant law. This bill is identical to SB 496.

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

60 Yea

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37 Nay

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2 Absent

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Calendar

Jan 29

4:00 PM

House Public Safety: Firearms Hearing

Jan 30

8:00 AM

House Public Safety Hearing

Feb 23

8:00 AM

Senate Courts of Justice Hearing

Feb 25

9:00 AM

Senate Finance and Appropriations Hearing