Bill Summary for H 167 (2025-2026)

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Feb 21 2025

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View NCGA Bill Details(link is external)2025-2026 Session
House Bill 167 (Public) Filed Friday, February 21, 2025
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.

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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.