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Introduced
02/14/2024
02/14/2024
In Committee
02/28/2024
02/28/2024
Crossed Over
02/27/2024
02/27/2024
Passed
03/07/2024
03/07/2024
Dead
Vetoed
03/25/2024
03/25/2024
Introduced Session
2024 Budget Session
Bill Summary
AN ACT relating to concealed weapons; repealing gun free zones; providing for the carrying of concealed weapons as specified; creating a criminal offense for prohibiting entry to a person carrying a concealed weapon as specified; clarifying that only the state legislature may regulate firearms, weapons and ammunition; providing for an exception; amending a definition; requiring rulemaking; and providing for an effective date.
AI Summary
This bill, titled "Repeal gun free zones and preemption amendments," aims to expand the places where individuals with concealed carry permits can carry concealed weapons in Wyoming. The key provisions of the bill include: 1) Allowing individuals with concealed carry permits to carry concealed weapons in certain government meetings, public schools/colleges, and other specified locations; 2) Prohibiting entities from restricting entry to individuals lawfully carrying concealed weapons in these locations; 3) Requiring school districts to establish rules and training requirements for employees who wish to carry concealed weapons on school property; and 4) Clarifying that the state legislature has preemptive authority over the regulation of firearms, weapons, and ammunition, with limited exceptions.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (17)
Abby Angelos (R)*,
John Bear (R)*,
Brian Boner (R)*,
Jeremy Haroldson (R)*,
Ben Hornok (R)*,
Bob Ide (R)*,
Mark Jennings (R)*,
Chris Knapp (R)*,
Chip Neiman (R)*,
Pepper Ottman (R)*,
Sarah Penn (R)*,
Rachel Rodriguez-Williams (R)*,
Scott Smith (R)*,
Tomi Strock (R)*,
Clarence Styvar (R)*,
Jeanette Ward (R)*,
John Winter (R)*,
Last Action
Governor Vetoed HEA No. 0049 (on 03/25/2024)
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