Florida House Representative Yvonne Hayes Hinson (D-21) introduced House Bill 15 (HB 15) in December, a proposed law designed to combat the rising trend of handgun thefts from private vehicles and vessels.
The legislation seeks to establish stricter storage requirements, launch public education campaigns, and hold parents accountable when minors are involved in handgun thefts.
The proposed legislation focuses on amending Section 790.25 of Florida Statutes to include mandatory guidelines for the storage of handguns in unattended vehicles and vessels. Key provisions of the bill aim to promote accountability and safety among firearm owners while addressing the alarming increase in firearm thefts…