S. 726: Ethan's Law
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-02-25 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT] |
| Policy area | Crime and Law Enforcement |
| Cosponsors | 20 |
| Latest action | 2025-02-25 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. |
| Last updated | 2026-07-21 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-02-25):
Ethan's Law
This bill establishes a framework to regulate the storage of firearms on residential premises at the federal, state, and tribal levels.
At the federal level, the bill establishes statutory requirements for firearms on residential premises to be safely stored if a minor is likely to gain access without permission or if a resident is ineligible to possess a firearm.
An individual who violates the requirements is subject to criminal penalties. A firearm stored in violation of the requirements is subject to seizure and forfeiture.
At the state and tribal levels, the bill requires the Department of Justice to award grants to implement functionally identical requirements for the safe storage of firearms.
Cosponsors (20)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Christopher Murphy | D CT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Adam B. Schiff | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Bernard Sanders | I VT (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Alex Padilla | D CA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Maria Cantwell | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Ben Ray Luján | D NM (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Charles E. Schumer | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Jeanne Shaheen | D NH (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Kirsten E. Gillibrand | D NY (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Richard J. Durbin | D IL (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Raphael G. Warnock | D GA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Christopher A. Coons | D DE (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Jacky Rosen | D NV (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Patty Murray | D WA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Jeff Merkley | D OR (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| John W. Hickenlooper | D CO (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Edward J. Markey | D MA (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Cory A. Booker | D NJ (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
| Mazie K. Hirono | D HI (original cosponsor) 2025-02-25 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 726 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 726?
S. 726 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: Ethan's Law.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 726 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).