Bill Summary for H 53 (2023-2024)

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Feb 6 2023

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View NCGA Bill Details2023-2024 Session
House Bill 53 (Public) Filed Monday, February 6, 2023
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, Autry, 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, 2023.