Increases criminal penalties if leaving loaded firearm within easy access of minor results in injury or death.
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Overview
This bill increases the criminal penalties for individuals who leave a loaded firearm accessible to a minor, resulting in injury or death. Specifically, it raises the charges from a disorderly persons offense to a third-degree crime for causing serious bodily injury or death, and a fourth-degree crime for causing bodily injury. The law requires firearm storage in a locked container, secure location, or with a trigger lock to prevent minors from accessing loaded firearms.
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Primary sponsors
Anthony Bucco
James Holzapfel
Cosponsors
M. Ruiz
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