This bill proposes an amendment to the definition of "child," "juvenile," or "youth" in the context of negligent storage of firearms. The current legal age defined in RSA 650-C:1, II is being changed from under 16 years of age to under 18 years of age. This means that the legal responsibilities for the storage of firearms will now apply to situations involving individuals up to the age of 18, rather than the previous limit of 16.

The bill specifies that the change in the definition will take effect 60 days after its passage. This adjustment in the age limit aims to enhance the safety measures and legal accountability concerning the storage of firearms where minors are present, extending the protections to include all individuals considered minors under the broader legal definition.

Statutes affected:
Introduced: 650-C:1