Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026
Rep. Casten Introduces Juvenile Firearms Safety Act to Hold Adults Accountable for Youth Gun Violence
The Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026 is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary for review and is considered active. There are no upcoming votes or hearings scheduled at this time.
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School-age youth could benefit from stronger deterrence against adults leaving firearms unsecured or providing them to minors who show warning signs. The bill specifically references school administration as a source of mental health outreach that courts can consider, reinforcing the connection between school safety concerns and adult accountability for firearm access.
“has received outreach about concerns about the juvenile's mental health from the juvenile, the juvenile's parent or guardian, other parents, school administration, law enforcement, medical professionals, or other adults”
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
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Congressional Bill
Official Title
Juvenile Firearms Safety Act of 2026
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