Ethan's Law

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 173 Ethan's Law currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Crime and Law Enforcement. Stay informed on legislative developments.

3/6/2024, 4:37 PM

Summary of Bill S 173

Bill 118 s 173, also known as Ethan's Law, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the aim of improving gun safety measures. The bill is named after Ethan Song, a 15-year-old boy who tragically lost his life in an accidental shooting in 2018.

Ethan's Law seeks to address the issue of safe storage of firearms in households by requiring gun owners to securely store their firearms when not in use. This includes storing firearms in a locked container or with a locking device to prevent unauthorized access, particularly by children or individuals who should not have access to firearms.

The bill also includes provisions for penalties for gun owners who fail to comply with the safe storage requirements, in order to encourage responsible gun ownership and prevent accidents and tragedies like the one that took Ethan Song's life. Overall, Ethan's Law aims to promote gun safety and prevent accidental shootings by ensuring that firearms are stored securely and out of reach of unauthorized individuals. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a common-sense measure to protect children and promote responsible gun ownership.

Congressional Summary of S 173

Ethan's Law

This bill establishes a framework to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises at the federal, state, and tribal levels.

At the federal level, the bill establishes statutory requirements for firearms on residential premises to be safely stored if a minor is likely to gain access without permission or if a resident is ineligible to possess a firearm.

An individual who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties. A firearm stored in violation of the requirements is subject to seizure and forfeiture.

At the state and tribal levels, the bill requires the Department of Justice to award grants to implement functionally identical requirements for the safe storage of firearms.

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Current Status of Bill S 173

Bill S 173 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill S 173 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on January 31, 2023. Bill S 173's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 31, 2023