S06121: Safe Storage Information for Schools Advances to Senate Floor

What the Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 6121 would require the preparation and dissemination of written materials regarding child access prevention and the safe storage of firearms^[1]. The bill would direct school districts and charter schools to provide notice of the model content to parents, guardians, or persons in a parental relationship at the beginning of the school year, starting July 1, 2026, and within one week for children enrolling later. The Assembly companion A07566 remains referred to Codes^[2].

This bill is part of a coordinated push on safe storage education in the 2025-2026 session. Chapter 26 (A00814) already established a Department of Health public awareness campaign. Francesco's Law, A01962B with Senate companion S09629, would expand safe storage requirements and create an offense when a minor or prohibited person gains access to an improperly stored weapon. A01962B passed the Assembly on May 13, 2026 and the Senate on June 2, 2026. S06121 adds a school-based distribution channel to ensure the information reaches families with children.

Current Status

S06121 advanced to third reading in the Senate on February 26, 2026. It passed the Senate on April 13, 2026 and was delivered to the Assembly and referred to Codes that day.

What to Watch

The bill specifies July 1, 2026 for the school-notice requirement, but its latest recorded action is referral to Assembly Codes on April 13, 2026. The bill would require model content developed in consultation with the Department of Health and tailored to each county's submitted laws and regulations. Watch for the Assembly to advance A07566 from Codes to keep pace with the Senate timeline.