Amya's Law for Child Access Prevention aims to enhance firearm safety by mandating secure storage of firearms and providing incentives for purchasing safety devices. The bill introduces new definitions, including "secure gun storage or safety device," and establishes guidelines for firearm hold agreements between owners and licensed dealers or law enforcement. It prohibits the storage of firearms in a manner that allows minors to access them, with exceptions for securely stored firearms accessed unlawfully by minors. Additionally, the legislation offers a nonrefundable income tax credit for the purchase of secure storage devices and exempts these devices from sales and use tax, promoting responsible firearm ownership.

The bill also categorizes violations of improper firearm storage into two degrees of offenses, with serious violations leading to harsher penalties. It mandates the creation of a pamphlet by the Department of Health and the Department of Veterans Services, providing information on mental health resources and secure gun storage. Furthermore, the bill streamlines tax regulations by introducing exemptions for sales of secure gun storage devices and clarifying vendor responsibilities regarding tax collection. Overall, the legislation reflects a commitment to improving public safety and reducing firearm-related incidents, particularly among children.

Statutes affected:
As Introduced: 2923.11, 5739.01, 5739.02, 5739.03, 5739.17, 5747.08, 5747.98