Florida 2024 Regular Session Status: In Committee Bipartisan · 1 D · 1 R cosponsors

HB 419 — Storage of Firearms in Private Conveyances and Vessels

Last action — Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
  4. 4
    Passed Senate
  5. 5
    To Executive
  6. 6
    Enacted

This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

Storage of Firearms in Private Conveyances and Vessels; Prohibits storage of firearms in unoccupied private conveyances & vessels unless done so in specified manner; requires local law enforcement agencies to engage in promotional campaign.

Bill Text

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The bill prohibits the storage of firearms in unoccupied private conveyances and vessels unless secured in specific ways.

  • Section 790.25

    A person may not store a firearm, loaded or unloaded, in an unoccupied, unsecured private conveyance or vessel unless the firearm is kept from ordinary observation and view and locked within a trunk, utility or glove box, or another locked container, or secured with a device or mechanism that is securely affixed to the private conveyance or vessel. → A person may not store a firearm, loaded or unloaded, in an unoccupied, unsecured private conveyance or vessel unless the firearm is kept from ordinary observation and view and locked within a trunk, utility or glove box, or another locked container, or secured with a device or mechanism that is securely affixed to the private conveyance or vessel.

    The bill establishes specific requirements for storing firearms in unoccupied conveyances and vessels.

  • Section 790.25

    Each law enforcement agency shall engage in a promotional campaign to educate the public and gun owners of the requirements of subparagraph 1.

    It requires law enforcement agencies to promote awareness of firearm storage requirements.

  • Section 790.25

    As used in subparagraph 1., the term: 'Private conveyance' includes any 'motor vehicle' as defined in s. 790.251(2)(b) other than a public conveyance.

    It clarifies the definition of 'private conveyance' to include motor vehicles.

  • Section 790.25

    As used in subparagraph 1., the term: 'Unsecured' means a private conveyance interior or vessel interior that is unlocked or otherwise left open to entry.

    It defines what constitutes an 'unsecured' private conveyance or vessel.

  • Section 790.25

    As used in subparagraph 1., the term: 'Vessel' has the same meaning as provided in s. 327.02.

    It specifies the definition of 'vessel' in relation to firearms storage.

Action History

  1. Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  2. 1st Reading (Original Filed Version)

  3. Now in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  4. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  5. Referred to Local Administration, Federal Affairs & Special Districts Subcommittee

  6. Referred to Criminal Justice Subcommittee

  7. Filed

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 1 co-sponsors · 162 not signed on

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Not signed on (162)

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Frequently asked questions

What does HB 419 do?
Storage of Firearms in Private Conveyances and Vessels; Prohibits storage of firearms in unoccupied private conveyances & vessels unless done so in specified manner; requires local law enforcement agencies to engage in promotional campaign.
Who sponsors HB 419?
HB 419 is sponsored by Hinson, Yvonne Hayes (Democrat) and Valdés, Susan L. (Republican).
What is the current status of HB 419?
This bill died with 2024 Regular Session. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HB 419?
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