Creating a traffic infraction for not securely storing a firearm in an unattended vehicle, providing exceptions and penalties therefor and requiring the office of the attorney general to conduct a secure storage of firearms educational campaign and create materials therefor.

Summary

The bill makes it a traffic violation to leave a handgun or other firearm in an unattended vehicle unless it is stored in a locked, hard‑sided container (or a locked soft container with a tamper‑resistant lock for non‑handguns). It lists several exceptions—such as antique guns, agricultural use, law‑enforcement, licensed hunters, active‑duty military, and certain disability accommodations—and requires the Kansas Attorney General to produce public‑education materials and dealer notices. The measure also adds the offense to the state traffic‑infraction fine schedule and repeals the prior statute.

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