Expressing support for the designation of June 21, 2023, as National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to promote children's health and safe storage of guns in the home.

This resolution expresses support for the designation of National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day to encourage parents to ask, before their child visits another home, whether there is an unlocked gun in the home.

Bill 118 HRES 530, also known as the National ASK (Asking Saves Kids) Day Resolution, is a piece of legislation that aims to designate June 21, 2023, as National ASK Day. The purpose of this day is to promote children's health and safety by encouraging parents and caregivers to ask if there are guns in the homes where their children play.

The bill emphasizes the importance of safe storage of guns in the home to prevent accidents and tragedies involving children. By raising awareness about the need to ask about the presence of guns in other households, the legislation seeks to reduce the risk of unintentional shootings and promote responsible gun ownership.

The resolution highlights the ASK campaign, which was launched by the Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence and the American Academy of Pediatrics. The campaign encourages parents to ask if there are guns in the homes where their children play and to ensure that those guns are stored safely and securely. Overall, Bill 118 HRES 530 aims to promote children's health and safety by designating June 21, 2023, as National ASK Day and raising awareness about the importance of asking about guns in the home and promoting safe storage practices.