What does Preamble of Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend Title 18, United States Code, to establish criminal penalties. The penalties would apply to individuals who provide firearms to juveniles. These penalties are triggered if the provided firearms are subsequently used in the commission of a criminal offense.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026.

What does UNLAWFUL ACTS. of Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 922 of Title 18, United States Code, to establish new restrictions on providing firearms to juveniles and storing firearms where juveniles may access them. It is unlawful to knowingly provide a firearm, other than a handgun, to a juvenile if there is knowledge or reasonable cause to believe the juvenile intends to use it for self-harm or a crime. It is also unlawful to store firearms affecting interstate commerce in a way that a juvenile could likely gain unauthorized access, if the juvenile subsequently uses the firearm in a crime or causes injury/death. A fact finder may consider factors like outreach regarding the juvenile's mental health, prior acts of violence, or suicidality when determining a violation. Exceptions exist if the firearm is secured with a safety device, in a reasonably secure location, or carried on the person. The provisions do not prevent lawful juvenile firearm activities with parental/guardian permission and do not affect existing laws regarding minors providing firearms to other minors or adult responsibility for crimes committed by minors.

What does PENALTIES. of Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026 do?

This section amends Section 924(a) of Title 18, United States Code. It adds a new subsection (9) outlining penalties for violations of subsection (aa) of section 922. The penalties for violating subsection (aa) include fines, imprisonment for up to one year, or both. If the firearm is used in the commission of a crime, penalties increase to imprisonment for up to two years. If a juvenile obtains a firearm through a violation and causes injury or death, penalties include imprisonment for up to five years. If a person provides a juvenile with a firearm in violation, and the juvenile causes injury or death, penalties include imprisonment for up to ten years.

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Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026

Last updated: 6/23/2026 · Introduced: 6/23/2026

Author: Sean Casten (D-IL)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes federal criminal penalties for knowingly providing firearms to juveniles if there's reason to believe they'll be used for self-harm or a crime.
It prohibits storing firearms in a way that allows likely unauthorized access by a juvenile, with increased penalties if the firearm is subsequently used in a crime or causes injury/death.
Violations of these provisions carry penalties ranging from fines and up to one year of imprisonment, increasing to up to ten years if a juvenile causes injury or death as a result.

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