The main purpose of this legislation, known as "Ethan's Law," is to enhance the safety of firearms in homes by requiring secure storage practices. The law aims to reduce the risk of children accessing firearms without permission and to prevent incidents of unintentional shootings, suicides, and gun violence. Key provisions of the law include a requirement for firearm owners to securely store their guns if they know that a minor could access them without permission or if someone in the home is not legally allowed to possess a firearm.