California governor signs gun safety laws focusing on convicted abusers, schools and sale regulations

By Taylor Romine, CNN

California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a set of gun safety bills into law on Thursday that require more regulations on gun sales and dealers within the state as well as increased information sharing between schools and law enforcement agencies.

The state — amid a series of high-profile mass shootings that have spurred a national conversation on gun ownership — has passed multiple new measures this month, including allowing for gun violence victims to file civil suits against companies that manufacture the firearms used in crimes.

One of the eight laws signed on Thursday includes a 10-year prohibition on gun possession if someone is convicted of child abuse or elder abuse, according to a news release from the governor’s office.

Another law now requires schools to share information on child access prevention laws and safe firearm storage, as well as mandating reporting to law enforcement of any threat or perceived threat of a homicidal act.

“California has the toughest gun safety laws in the nation, but none of us can afford to be complacent in tackling the gun violence crisis ravaging our country,” Newsom said in the release, adding that the state will continue to “lead on lifesaving polices that provide a model for action by other states and the nation.”

Additional laws signed focus on dealer and sales regulations, specifically restricting where guns and other parts can be sold.

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CNN’s Cheri Mossburg contributed to this report.