Enacts new GS 14-269.9 making it a Class 2 misdemeanor to leave a firearm in an unattended motor vehicle unless the vehicle is locked and the firearm is either: (1) secured with a trigger lock or other safety device designed to prevent an unauthorized user from operating the firearm or (2) in a locked container. Applies to offenses committed on or after December 1, 2025.
FIREARM IN UNATTENDED VEHICLE/SAFELY STORE.
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AN ACT TO PROHIBIT LEAVING A FIREARM IN AN UNATTENDED MOTOR VEHICLE UNLESS THE VEHICLE IS LOCKED AND THE FIREARM IS SECURED OR OTHERWISE SAFELY STORED.Intro. by Morey, Lopez, Logan, Longest.
Status: Ref To Com On Rules, Calendar, and Operations of the House (House action) (Feb 24 2025)
Bill History:
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Fri, 21 Feb 2025 House: Filed(link is external)
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Mon, 24 Feb 2025 House: Passed 1st Reading(link is external)
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Bill H 167 (2025-2026)Summary date: Feb 21 2025 - View Summary
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