House Bill No. 220 introduces the crime of unlawful storage of a firearm in Louisiana, defined under R.S. 14:95.11. The bill stipulates that a person commits this offense if they leave a loaded firearm in a dwelling or vehicle, knowing or reasonably should know that a minor child could access it without proper permission, and the child subsequently discharges the firearm or exhibits it in public. Penalties for violating this law include imprisonment for up to six months, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.

The bill outlines specific exceptions where the unlawful storage provisions do not apply, such as when a minor accesses the firearm with the adult owner's permission for lawful activities, or when the firearm is secured with a trigger lock or stored in a secure container. Additionally, it provides that no arrest for this violation can occur within seven days of the alleged offense if the offender is a family member of the child who discharged the firearm and the child caused serious injury or death to themselves. The bill also includes a definition of "firearm" to clarify what is covered under this law.