Bills · S 468
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 468Civil actions and liabilityLicensing and registrations
SECURE Firearm Storage Act
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION FEB 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to reduce the theft of firearms from federally licensed gun businesses, which is a source of guns that can end up in illegal markets or be used in crimes. Currently, while businesses must secure their inventory, there are no specific federal requirements on *how* they must do so when closed. This bill changes that by setting clear, mandatory standards for physical security.
If this bill becomes law, it would mean that gun stores, manufacturers, and importers would need to implement more robust and standardized security measures, making it harder for criminals to steal large numbers of firearms. If it doesn't become law, the current, less prescriptive security requirements would remain in place, and gun thefts from licensed businesses might continue at present levels, contributing to gun violence and illegal gun trade issues in communities.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Requires specific security measures for firearms when a licensed business is closed, such as individual steel rod locks or storage in locked fireproof safes, gun cabinets, or vaults.
This sets a clear, higher standard for securing firearms to prevent theft from businesses, addressing a common source of illegally obtained guns.
PROVISION 02
Mandates secure storage for paper business records related to firearm inventory and transactions when the premises are not open for business.
Protecting these records helps track firearms and prevents sensitive business information from falling into the wrong hands if a theft occurs.
PROVISION 03
Adds new requirements for federal firearms license applications, compelling applicants to describe how they will meet these security standards.
This ensures that new businesses plan for compliance from the outset, rather than implementing security measures only after obtaining a license.
PROVISION 04
Establishes civil penalties, license suspension, and license revocation for non-compliance with the new security requirements.
These penalties provide strong enforcement mechanisms to ensure that licensed businesses adhere to the storage rules.
PROVISION 05
Grants the Attorney General authority to prescribe additional security requirements through regulations, such as for alarm systems or electronic records.
This allows for flexibility and adaptation of security measures to evolving threats and technologies beyond the specific methods outlined in the bill.
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D· Illinois
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 6
Introduced in Senate
FEB 6
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S795)
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 468
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
Senate BillS 468Civil actions and liabilityLicensing and registrations
SECURE Firearm Storage Act
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
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READING
5 min
COSPONSORS
10
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