SB00073 (2026): Tax Credit for Purchase of Gun Safe

What the Bill Would Do

Senate Bill 00073 would establish a nonrefundable income tax credit for Connecticut residents who purchase a gun safe^[1]. The bill is designed to incentivize secure firearm storage by reducing the cost of purchasing a qualifying safe. Connecticut already has a safe storage law (Ethan's Law, CGS 29-37i) that requires firearms to be securely stored when a minor is likely to gain access. This tax credit would complement that mandate by making compliance more affordable.

Current Status

SB00073 has been referred to the Finance, Revenue and Bonding Committee^[2]. Its assignment to Finance rather than Public Safety reflects the bill's tax policy mechanism. No hearing date has been announced.

What to Watch

The bill's prospects may depend on the fiscal estimate: how much the tax credit is worth per safe, whether there is an annual cap, and what qualifies as a "gun safe" versus a simple lock box. Bills offering tax incentives for safe storage have generally found bipartisan support in other states. The key variables are the credit amount, whether it is a one-time or recurring credit, and the qualifying product specifications.