AN ACT RELATING TO CRIMINAL OFFENSES -- WEAPONS

Summary

The bill requires any firearm left in a home, business or other premises to be kept in a locked container or equipped with a tamper‑resistant lock, unless it is being carried by an authorized user. First‑time violations are treated as civil infractions with fines up to $250; repeated violations can lead to higher fines or up to six months in jail. If a child or someone legally barred from guns accesses the weapon, the owner faces misdemeanor or felony charges depending on whether the gun is later used in a crime.

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