Firearms: information to new owners.
- Requires the state to mail firearm safety and legal information to new gun owners starting July 2027.
- Mandates inclusion of secure storage laws and suicide prevention resources in information packets.
- Uses existing firearms dealer fees to fund the new notification program.
Senator Rubio's firearms education measure would require the California Department of Justice to mail comprehensive informational packets to individuals who acquire firearms through exempt transfers like gifts, bequests, or intestate succession. Beginning July 1, 2027, these mandatory mailings would provide new firearm owners with details about secure storage requirements, applicable laws and regulations, transfer procedures, and available resources related to gun violence restraining orders, suicide prevention, and domestic violence.
The Department of Justice would develop and distribute these informational materials using funds from the existing Dealers' Record of Sale Special Account, subject to legislative appropriation. The department would maintain authority to adopt implementing regulations to fulfill the mailing requirements. The measure builds upon current law that requires individuals receiving firearms through exempt transfers to report these acquisitions to state authorities, while maintaining existing processing requirements for standard firearm sales through licensed dealers.
 Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member |  Not Contacted | |
 Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Susan RubioD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
 Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
 Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
- Requires the state to mail firearm safety and legal information to new gun owners starting July 2027.
- Mandates inclusion of secure storage laws and suicide prevention resources in information packets.
- Uses existing firearms dealer fees to fund the new notification program.
Email the authors or create an email template to send to all relevant legislators.
Introduced By
Senator Rubio's firearms education measure would require the California Department of Justice to mail comprehensive informational packets to individuals who acquire firearms through exempt transfers like gifts, bequests, or intestate succession. Beginning July 1, 2027, these mandatory mailings would provide new firearm owners with details about secure storage requirements, applicable laws and regulations, transfer procedures, and available resources related to gun violence restraining orders, suicide prevention, and domestic violence.
The Department of Justice would develop and distribute these informational materials using funds from the existing Dealers' Record of Sale Special Account, subject to legislative appropriation. The department would maintain authority to adopt implementing regulations to fulfill the mailing requirements. The measure builds upon current law that requires individuals receiving firearms through exempt transfers to report these acquisitions to state authorities, while maintaining existing processing requirements for standard firearm sales through licensed dealers.
Latest Voting History
| Ayes | Noes | NVR | Total | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 | 0 | 0 | 7 | PASS |
Anna CaballeroD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Tim GraysonD Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Susan RubioD Senator | Bill Author | Not Contacted | |
Megan DahleR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted | |
Kelly SeyartoR Senator | Committee Member | Not Contacted |