Secure Firearm Storage in a Vehicle
| Type | Bill |
|---|---|
| Session | 2024 Regular Session |
| Subjects |
Concerning a requirement to securely store a firearm in a vehicle.
Bill Summary:
The act prohibits knowingly leaving a handgun in an unattended vehicle unless the handgun is stored in a locked hard-sided container that is placed out of plain view and the container is in a locked vehicle, the locked trunk of the locked vehicle, or a locked recreational vehicle.
The act prohibits knowingly leaving a firearm that is not a handgun in an unattended vehicle unless the firearm is stored in a locked hard-sided or soft-sided container that is placed out of plain view and the container is in a locked vehicle, the locked trunk of the locked vehicle, or a locked recreational vehicle. A firearm that is not a handgun that is stored in a soft-sided container must have a locking device installed on the firearm while stored in the soft-sided container.
A person who is considered to have a disability who stores a firearm in a locked soft-sided container does not violate the requirement to store a firearm in a hard-sided container. The act includes exceptions from the storage requirement for storing antique firearms, storing a firearm that is a not a handgun in a vehicle being used for farm or ranch operations, a person who lives in a vehicle or in a recreational vehicle, peace officers and active members of the armed forces, and certain activities related to lawful hunting.
Unsafe storage of a firearm in a vehicle is a civil infraction.
APPROVED by Governor May 15, 2024
EFFECTIVE January 1, 2025
(Note: This summary applies to this bill as enacted.)
Related Documents & Information
| Date | Version | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| 04/12/2024 | PA1 |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.046 (Attachment C). | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.047 (Attachment D). | The motion failed on a vote of 1-4. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 24-1348, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 3-2. | Vote summary |
| Activity | Vote | Documents |
|---|---|---|
| Adopt amendment L.009 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Adopt amendment L.011 | The motion passed without objection. | Vote summary |
| Refer House Bill 24-1348, as amended, to the Committee of the Whole. | The motion passed on a vote of 7-3. | Vote summary |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2024 | Conference Committee Report | REPASS |
21
AYE
13
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/08/2024 | Conference Committee Report | ADOPT CCR |
20
AYE
14
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/08/2024 | Conference Committee Report | ADHERE |
17
AYE
17
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/02/2024 | Conference Committee Report | NOT CONCUR APPT CC |
35
AYE
0
NO
0
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/22/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
21
AYE
13
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/22/2024 | Third Reading | AMEND (L.006) |
19
AYE
15
NO
1
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/19/2024 | Committee of the Whole | COW * (S.002) |
11
AYE
20
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/19/2024 | Committee of the Whole | COW * (S.003) |
14
AYE
17
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/19/2024 | Committee of the Whole | COW * (S.001) |
17
AYE
14
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Calendar | Motion | Vote | Vote Document |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/08/2024 | Conference Committee Report | REPASS |
40
AYE
20
NO
5
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/08/2024 | Conference Committee Report | ADOPT |
44
AYE
16
NO
5
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 05/04/2024 | Conference Committee Report | 2nd COMM |
35
AYE
24
NO
6
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 04/25/2024 | Senate Amendments | NOT CNCR |
34
AYE
27
NO
4
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/25/2024 | Third Reading | BILL |
41
AYE
22
NO
2
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/22/2024 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (H.003) |
15
AYE
42
NO
8
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/22/2024 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (H.004) |
18
AYE
39
NO
8
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/22/2024 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (H.002) |
15
AYE
41
NO
9
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| 03/22/2024 | Committee of the Whole | AMD (H.001) |
15
AYE
41
NO
9
OTHER
|
Vote record |
| Date | Amendment Number | Committee/ Floor Hearing | Status | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 04/22/2024 | L.066 | Third Reading | Passed | |
| 04/19/2024 | S.002 | Committee of the Whole | Lost | |
| 04/19/2024 | S.003 | Committee of the Whole | Lost | |
| 04/19/2024 | S.001 | Committee of the Whole | Lost | |
| 04/19/2024 | L.061 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 04/19/2024 | L.065 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/19/2024 | L.063 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 04/19/2024 | L.060 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 04/19/2024 | L.058 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 04/19/2024 | L.064 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/19/2024 | L.062 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 04/19/2024 | L.055 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 04/11/2024 | L.047 | SEN State, Veterans, & Military Affairs | Lost | |
| 04/11/2024 | L.046 | SEN State, Veterans, & Military Affairs | Passed [*] | |
| 03/22/2024 | H.004 | Committee of the Whole | Lost | |
| 03/22/2024 | H.003 | Committee of the Whole | Lost | |
| 03/22/2024 | H.002 | Committee of the Whole | Lost | |
| 03/22/2024 | H.001 | Committee of the Whole | Lost | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.019 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.031 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.033 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.032 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.030 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.029 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.026 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.027 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.028 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.020 | Second Reading | Passed [**] | |
| 03/22/2024 | L.017 | Second Reading | Lost [**] | |
| 03/13/2024 | L.011 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [*] | |
| 03/13/2024 | L.009 | HOU Judiciary | Passed [*] |
| Date | Location | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 05/15/2024 | Governor | Governor Signed |
| 05/10/2024 | Governor | Sent to the Governor |
| 05/10/2024 | Senate | Signed by the President of the Senate |
| 05/10/2024 | House | Signed by the Speaker of the House |
| 05/08/2024 | Senate | Senate Consideration of Second Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass |
| 05/08/2024 | House | House Consideration of Second Conference Committee Report result was to Adopt Committee Report - Repass |
| 05/08/2024 | Senate | Senate Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Reject, Discharge and Appoint |
| 05/07/2024 | ConfComm | Second Conference Committee Result was to Adopt Rerevised w/ Amendments |
| 05/04/2024 | House | House Consideration of First Conference Committee Report result was to Reject, Discharge and Appoint |
| 05/01/2024 | ConfComm | First Conference Committee Result was to Adopt Rerevised w/ Amendments |
| 04/25/2024 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Not Concur - Request Conference Committee |
| 04/23/2024 | Senate | House Considered Senate Amendments - Result was to Laid Over Daily |
| 04/22/2024 | Senate | Senate Third Reading Passed with Amendments - Floor |
| 04/19/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 04/16/2024 | Senate | Senate Second Reading Laid Over to 04/19/2024 - No Amendments |
| 04/11/2024 | Senate | Senate Committee on State, Veterans, & Military Affairs Refer Amended to Senate Committee of the Whole |
| 03/28/2024 | Senate | Introduced In Senate - Assigned to State, Veterans, & Military Affairs |
| 03/25/2024 | House | House Third Reading Passed - No Amendments |
| 03/22/2024 | House | House Second Reading Special Order - Passed with Amendments - Committee, Floor |
| 03/19/2024 | House | House Second Reading Laid Over Daily - No Amendments |
| 03/13/2024 | House | House Committee on Judiciary Refer Amended to House Committee of the Whole |
| 02/28/2024 | House | Introduced In House - Assigned to Judiciary |
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| Effective Date | Chapter # | Title | Documents |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01/01/2025 | 178 | Secure Firearm Storage in a Vehicle |