House Bill 6370
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 10, 2022
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
6370
Congress
117
Policy Area
Crime and Law Enforcement
Crime and Law Enforcement
Primary focus of measure is criminal offenses, investigation and prosecution, procedure and sentencing; corrections and imprisonment; juvenile crime; law enforcement administration. Measures concerning terrorism may fall under Emergency Management or International Affairs policy areas.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Safe Guns, Safe Kids Act
This bill establishes federal statutory requirements to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises.
Specifically, the bill requires firearms on residential premises to be safely stored if (1) a minor is reasonably likely to gain access without permission, and (2) a minor obtains the firearm and uses it in a crime or causes injury or death to themselves or another individual.
An individual who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties.
January 10, 2022
11/01/2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
01/10/2022
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
01/10/2022
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
May 22, 2023 7:30:29 PM