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Ethan's Law

USA116th CongressS-193| Senate 
| Updated: 1/18/2019
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Ethan's Law This bill prohibits the improper storage of firearms. It also establishes grants to assist states and Indian tribes with implementing secure gun storage laws. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to store or keep any firearm on the premises of a residence if (1) an individual who is under the age of 18 is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the individual's parent or guardian, or (2) an individual residing at such residence is ineligible to possess a firearm. The bill establishes penalties for violations. Further, any firearm that is improperly stored is subject to seizure and forfeiture. The bill provides an exception for an individual who (1) keeps the firearm secure using a secure gun storage or safety device or in a location that a reasonable person would believe to be secure, or (2) carries the firearm on or in close proximity to the individual's person. Additionally, the Department of Justice must award grants to states and Indian tribes to implement secure gun storage laws that are functionally identical to the requirements established by this bill.
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Timeline
Jan 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2867
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • January 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2867
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2867: Ethan's Law
Child safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement administration and funding

Ethan's Law

USA116th CongressS-193| Senate 
| Updated: 1/18/2019
Ethan's Law This bill prohibits the improper storage of firearms. It also establishes grants to assist states and Indian tribes with implementing secure gun storage laws. Specifically, the bill makes it unlawful to store or keep any firearm on the premises of a residence if (1) an individual who is under the age of 18 is likely to gain access to the firearm without the permission of the individual's parent or guardian, or (2) an individual residing at such residence is ineligible to possess a firearm. The bill establishes penalties for violations. Further, any firearm that is improperly stored is subject to seizure and forfeiture. The bill provides an exception for an individual who (1) keeps the firearm secure using a secure gun storage or safety device or in a location that a reasonable person would believe to be secure, or (2) carries the firearm on or in close proximity to the individual's person. Additionally, the Department of Justice must award grants to states and Indian tribes to implement secure gun storage laws that are functionally identical to the requirements established by this bill.
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Timeline
Jan 18, 2019
Introduced in Senate
Jan 18, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jun 26, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2867
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • January 18, 2019
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 18, 2019
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • June 26, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2867
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Richard Blumenthal

Richard Blumenthal

Democratic Senator

Connecticut

Cosponsors (3)
Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Crime and Law Enforcement

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2867: Ethan's Law
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Child safety and welfareCivil actions and liabilityFirearms and explosivesLaw enforcement administration and funding