BILL · 2013–14 SESSION
HB 1676: Safe storage of firearms
Encouraging safe storage of firearms.
Summary
- Provides that, under certain circumstances, a person is guilty of reckless endangerment for leaving or storing a loaded firearm in a location where a child is likely to and does gain access to the firearm.
- Requires firearms dealers to offer to sell or give purchasers a locked box, lock, or device that prevents a firearm from discharging, and to post a warning sign regarding potential criminal liability for unsafe storage of firearms.
From the House Bill Analysis 2013 (HB 1676), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗
Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2013
- Out of committeestopped here
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- Governor
- Law
- Prime sponsor
- Ruth Kagi (D-32)
- Introduced
- February 5, 2013 in the House
- Last action
- January 13, 2014
- Budget
- Has a fiscal note
AN ACT Relating to safe storage of firearms;
Sponsors
Prime sponsor: Ruth Kagi (D-32)
13 co-sponsors (13 Democrats, 0 Republicans)
Votes
No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.
History
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- By resolution, reintroduced and retained in present status.
- First reading, referred to Judiciary.
HB 1676 in other sessions
Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.
- HB 1676 (2025–26) Charter school contracts
- HB 1676 (2023–24) Special ed. early support
- HB 1676 (2021–22) Tobacco & vapor products/tax
- HB 1676 (2019–20) Arts & crafts/liquor license
- HB 1676 (2017–18) Service animals in training
- HB 1676 (2015–16) Wild ungulates, predation
- HB 1676 (2011–12) Industr. safety & health act
- HB 1676 (2009–10) Open public meetings act