A bill is being proposed that would increase penalties for gun owners if their firearms are left where children can easily access them.

Democratic lawmaker's bill would up penalties for gun penalties against gun owner if it's left where a child can easily access it https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-05-07/democratic-lawmakers-bill-would-up-penalties-for-gun-penalties-against-gun-owner-if-its-left-where-a-child-can-easily-access-it #Ohio A Democratic Ohio lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that he said won't mandate safe storage for guns, but he said it will promote firearm safety.

Democratic lawmaker's bill would up penalties for gun penalties against gun owner if it's left where a child can easily access it https://www.statenews.org/government-politics/2026-05-07/democratic-lawmakers-bill-would-up-penalties-for-gun-penalties-against-gun-owner-if-its-left-where-a-child-can-easily-access-it #columbus #ohio A Democratic Ohio lawmaker is sponsoring a bill that he said won't mandate safe storage for guns, but he said it will promote firearm safety.