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HB 171FLORIDA · STATEWIDESession 2026dead

Designating June as Responsible Firearm Safety Awareness Month

Original title: Responsible Firearm Safety Awareness Month

March 13, 2026

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The Frame

What this does

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.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

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.

What changed

Last recorded activity March 13, 2026.

What's next

Introduced.

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

This bill would have officially designated the month of June as 'Responsible Firearm Safety Awareness Month' in Florida to promote public education on firearm safety. It encouraged state and local agencies to host voluntary training and safety demonstrations.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Did this bill become law?
No, the bill died in the Government Operations Subcommittee on March 13, 2026.
What would this bill have required agencies to do?
It would have encouraged, but not mandated, that the Department of Law Enforcement and local governments sponsor events and safety demonstrations.

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.

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Legislative Status

The bill failed to advance past the committee stage, ending its legislative life in March 2026.

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  • Controversy10
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