BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

SB 5463: Storage of firearms

Protecting public safety through responsible storage of firearms.

Summary

Creates a duty for the safe storage of firearms.
Creates civil liability for violations of the duty that result in injury, death, or the commission of a crime.
Requires firearms dealers to offer to sell or give the purchaser a locked box, or device that prevents the firearm from discharging, and provide warnings of potential civil liability for unsecured storage of firearms.

From the Senate Bill Report (Orig.) (SB 5463), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to protecting public safety through responsible storage of firearms;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

SB 5463 (2025–26) Industrial insurance/duties · Enacted · Chapter 338, Laws of 2025
SB 5463 (2023–24) Juvenile access to attorney · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5463 (2021–22) Residential prop valuation · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5463 (2019–20) Impounded vehicles/military · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5463 (2015–16) Cultural & heritage programs · Did not pass · passed Senate, stalled in House
SB 5463 (2013–14) Water right changes · Did not pass · died in committee
SB 5463 (2011–12) Common student identifiers · Enacted · Chapter 109, Laws of 2011
SB 5463 (2009–10) Minimum wage & overtime comp · Did not pass · died in committee