Designating June as Responsible Firearm Safety Awareness Month
March 13, 2026
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The Frame
The bill sought to formalize a state-recognized awareness month, which would have provided a framework for government agencies to coordinate and sponsor public safety events related to firearm ownership.
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Department of Law Enforcement
The agency was encouraged to sponsor public awareness events and safety demonstrations.
Local governments
Local governments were encouraged to sponsor public awareness events and safety demonstrations.
Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.
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Background
- The bill was introduced during the 2026 legislative session and underwent review by multiple committees, including the Criminal Justice and Government Operations subcommittees. context
Summary
Key Facts
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Why It Matters
The bill sought to formalize a state-recognized awareness month, which would have provided a framework for government agencies to coordinate and sponsor public safety events related to firearm ownership.
News Coverage
Voting Record
Favorable (Criminal Justice Subcommittee)
Total
17
Yes
13
No
0
Present
0
Not Voting
4
Abstain
0
How they voted (17)
Tom Fabricio
Republican · yes
Robin Bartleman
Democratic · not voting
Webster Barnaby
Republican · yes
Dianne Hart-Lowman
Democratic · yes
Sam Greco
Republican · yes
Rachel Plakon
Republican · yes
Doug Bankson
Republican · yes
Taylor Yarkosky
Republican · yes
J.J. Grow
Republican · yes
Robbie Brackett
Republican · not voting
Kevin Steele
Republican · not voting
Mike Gottlieb
Democratic · not voting
Jessica Baker
Republican · yes
Kelly Skidmore
Democratic · yes
Danny Alvarez
Republican · yes
Bill Partington
Republican · yes
Johanna López
Democratic · yes
Sponsors
Discoveries
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Legislative Status
The bill failed to advance past the committee stage, ending its legislative life in March 2026.
Connected Entities
Sources
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Analysis Score
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