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LB957

Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor

Failed

Introduced by John Cavanaugh, District 9

What does this bill do?

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Official description

Provide a cause of action against certain adults for allowing a minor to possess a handgun and create an offense of leaving a loaded firearm in a location accessible to a minor

Where it stands

Indefinitely postponed

April 17, 2026

How did lawmakers vote?

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Bill history

  1. Date of introduction

  2. Kauth FA613 filed

  3. Referred to Judiciary Committee

  4. Notice of hearing for February 12, 2026

  5. Indefinitely postponed

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