Why 4/5: The bill introduces a new criminal penalty and storage requirement for handguns in unattended vehicles.
This bill creates a Class 4 misdemeanor for individuals who fail to securely store a handgun in a locked container when leaving it in an unattended vehicle. It mandates that handguns left in unattended vehicles must be kept in a locked hard-sided container, including a locked glove compartment or center console, or a container affixed to the vehicle.
Referred to committee
House requested second conference committee
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House acceded to request for second conference committee
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Conference Report released
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by Senate (21-Y 18-N 0-A)
Cleared committee (favorable)
Conference report agreed to by House (60-Y 37-N 0-A)
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB110)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB110ER)
Passed a chamber
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Signed by President
Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 31, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB110)
Signed into law
Approved by Governor-Chapter 560 (effective 7/1/2026)
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Acts of Assembly Chapter text (CHAP0560)