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Support SB 479- Child Access Prevention

or Jaelynn's Law

Thank you for taking time to support Jaelynn’s Law. This bill was named in memory of a young girl who was killed at her high school by her ex-boyfriend who took the gun from his parents’ home.

This bill would strengthen current Maryland law by decreasing access to guns by children under the age of 18. We know that unlocked guns in the home will increase the risk of accidental and intentional gun injuries and suicide.

We have seen how gun violence affects all of us, we have witnessed first-hand how the effects of one event ripple out into the community. We say that victims and their families deserve more than our “thoughts and prayers.” When firearms are the cause of their suffering, we should take steps to prevent this harm, where possible.

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Talking Points:

This bill passed the Senate last year, and the language is exactly the same.

This bill would strengthen current Maryland law by decreasing access to guns by children under the age of 18.

Studies have shown that preventing children’s access to guns will decrease suicides by guns and save lives.

According to the Harvard Injury Control Research Center, in 82% of youth suicides, the victim gained access to the firearm from a family member.

Suicide rates among children of color are skyrocketing. Research shows that the suicide rate is two times higher for black elementary school aged children compared with white children of the same age group. This bill would address this frightening trend.

We Unitarian Universalists believe that we all belong to an interconnected community responsible for the safety and well-being of all.

We have seen how gun violence affects all of us, we have witnessed first-hand how the effects of one event ripple out into the community.

Judicial Proceedings Committee

Subject: Please Bring SB 479: Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements (Jaelynn's Law) to a Vote

Message:

As a constituent, I urge you to bring SB 479: Public Safety - Access to Firearms - Storage Requirements (Jaelynn's Law) to a vote. The bill as introduced this year is identical to the one the Senate passed last year. SB 479 - "Jaelynn's Law," was named in memory of a young girl who was killed in 2018 at her high school by her ex-boyfriend who took the gun from his parents’ home. This bill would strengthen current Maryland law by decreasing access to guns by children under the age of 18. We know that unlocked guns in the home increases the risk of accidental and intentional gun injuries and suicide. Studies have shown that preventing children’s access to guns will decrease suicides by guns and save lives. According to the Harvard Injury Control Research Center, in 82% of youth suicides, the victim gained access to the firearm from a family member. It’s important to note that suicide rates among children of color are skyrocketing. Research shows that the suicide rate is two times higher for black elementary school aged children compared with white children of the same age group. This bill would address this frightening trend. We Unitarian Universalists believe that we all belong to an interconnected community responsible for the safety and well-being of all. We have seen how gun violence affects all of us, we have witnessed first-hand how the effects of one event ripple out into the community. We say that victims and their families deserve more than our “thoughts and prayers.” When firearms are the cause of their suffering, we should take steps to prevent this harm, where possible, while still protecting the rights of gun owners. Please bring this bill to a vote and support common-sense gun laws that will protect our children.

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Senator Will Smith

Subject: Thank You For Sponsoring SB 479- Jaelynn's Law

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