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Introduced
02/07/2024
02/07/2024
In Committee
04/19/2024
04/19/2024
Crossed Over
05/07/2024
05/07/2024
Passed
05/07/2024
05/07/2024
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/31/2024
05/31/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Regular Session
Bill Summary
CONCERNING PROHIBITING CARRYING A FIREARM IN SENSITIVE SPACES RECOGNIZED BY THE UNITED STATES SUPREME COURT AS PLACES AT WHICH LONGSTANDING LAWS PROHIBITED CARRYING FIREARMS.
AI Summary
This bill prohibits carrying firearms, whether loaded or not loaded, in certain sensitive spaces recognized by the U.S. Supreme Court as places where longstanding laws have prohibited carrying firearms. These spaces include the chambers, galleries, or offices of the state legislature, local government buildings, and courthouses. The bill provides exceptions for certain individuals like peace officers, military personnel, and security personnel. It also allows local governments to enact their own laws on firearm restrictions in sensitive places. The bill clarifies existing laws around carrying firearms on school grounds, college campuses, and polling locations. The bill takes effect on July 1, 2024 and applies to offenses committed on or after that date.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (33)
Kyle Brown (D)*,
Lisa Cutter (D)*,
Rhonda Fields (D)*,
Meg Froelich (D)*,
Sonya Jaquez Lewis (D)*,
Chris Kolker (D)*,
Mandy Lindsay (D)*,
Tom Sullivan (D)*,
Judith Amabile (D),
Jennifer Bacon (D),
Andrew Boesenecker (D),
Lindsey Daugherty (D),
Lorena García (D),
Julie Gonzales (D),
Eliza Hamrick (D),
Tim Hernández (D),
Leslie Herod (D),
Iman Jodeh (D),
Junie Joseph (D),
Chris Kennedy (D),
Cathy Kipp (D),
William Lindstedt (D),
Julia Marvin (D),
Karen McCormick (D),
Jennifer Parenti (D),
Naquetta Ricks (D),
Manny Rutinel (D),
Emily Sirota (D),
Tammy Story (D),
Alex Valdez (D),
Michael Weissman (D),
Jenny Willford (D),
Steven Woodrow (D),
Last Action
Governor Signed (on 05/31/2024)
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