Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act
To make unlawful the sale of any firearm by a licensed manufacturer, licensed importer, or licensed dealer without a written notice promoting safe storage and a safe storage device, to create and disseminate best practices regarding safe firearm storage, to create a grant program for the distribution of safe storage devices, and to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to allow for a credit against tax for sales at retail of safe firearm storage devices, and for other purposes.
HB8619, also known as the Kimberly Vaughan Firearm Safe Storage Act, aims to enhance firearm safety by requiring that any firearm sold by a licensed manufacturer, importer, or dealer must come with a written notice about safe storage practices and a safe storage device. The bill also seeks to establish and share best practices for storing firearms safely and create a grant program to help distribute safe storage devices. Additionally, it proposes a tax credit for the retail sale of safe firearm storage devices.
This legislation would primarily impact firearm manufacturers, importers, and dealers, as well as consumers who purchase firearms. It intends to reduce the risk of accidental shootings by ensuring that all firearms are sold with information and tools for safe storage.
HB8619 was introduced on April 30, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on the Judiciary and the Committee on Ways and Means for further consideration. As of now, no major actions have been taken on this bill, and it is still in the early stages of the legislative process.
