BILL ANALYSIS

Senate Research Center	S.B. 2959
89R3632 LRM-D	By: Men�ndez
	Administration
	5/2/2025
	As Filed

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AUTHOR'S / SPONSOR'S STATEMENT OF INTENT

As proposed, S.B. 2959 amends current law relating to designating August as Firearm Safety Awareness Month.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Subchapter D, Chapter 662, Government Code, by adding Section 662.117, as follows:

Sec. 662.117. FIREARM SAFETY AWARENESS MONTH. (a) Provides that August is Firearm Safety Awareness Month to increase awareness of firearm safety and encourage community residents and leaders to discuss the safe and responsible ownership, storage, and use of firearms for recreational and defensive purposes and to promote voluntary and collaborative methods that improve public safety.

(b) Authorizes Firearm Safety Awareness Month to be regularly observed through appropriate activities and programs in communities to increase awareness of and instruction on the responsible use of firearms. Authorizes a firearms accident prevention program to include animated videos, activity books, and other instructional materials for community residents of all ages.

SECTION 2. Effective date: September 1, 2025.