S. 468 Introduced Crime and Law Enforcement

SECURE Firearm Storage Act

A bill to amend title 18, United States Code, to require federally licensed firearms importers, manufacturers, and dealers to meet certain requirements with respect to securing their firearms inventory, business records, and business premises.

  1. Introduced
  2. Committee
  3. Passed Senate
  4. Passed House
  5. To President
  6. Became law
Sponsor Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] Introduced February 6, 2025 Cosponsors 10 (10 D) Latest action February 6, 2025

Summary

Safety Enhancements for Communities Using Reasonable and Effective Firearm Storage Act or the SECURE Firearm Storage Act
This bill establishes security requirements for the business premises of a licensed firearms importer, manufacturer, or dealer.
Specifically, when the premises are closed for business, an importer, manufacturer, or dealer must secure the firearms inventory and securely store paper business records.
A violator is subject to penalties—a civil fine, suspension or revocation of a license, or both a civil fine and suspension or revocation of a license.

Summary by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Actions

  1. Feb 6, 2025 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S795)
  2. Feb 6, 2025 Introduced in Senate

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