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Introduced
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
In Committee
01/09/2025
01/09/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to allow reciprocity for the carrying of certain concealed firearms.
AI Summary
This bill, known as the "Constitutional Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act of 2025," would create a national framework for concealed firearm carry across state lines. Under the proposed legislation, individuals who are not prohibited by federal law from possessing a firearm and who have a valid government-issued photo ID and a concealed carry permit from their home state would be allowed to carry a concealed handgun in other states that either have their own concealed carry laws or do not prohibit concealed carry. The bill requires that individuals follow the same conditions and limitations for concealed carry that apply to residents of the state they are visiting. For states with varying levels of restrictions on concealed carry permits, an individual would be allowed to carry according to the most permissive terms available to state residents. The legislation includes a severability clause, meaning that if any part of the bill is found unconstitutional, the rest of the bill would remain in effect. The amendments would take effect 90 days after the bill's enactment, providing time for states and law enforcement to prepare for the new requirements.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (47)
John Cornyn (R)*,
Jim Banks (R),
John Barrasso (R),
Marsha Blackburn (R),
John Boozman (R),
Katie Boyd Britt (R),
Ted Budd (R),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Bill Cassidy (R),
Tom Cotton (R),
Kevin Cramer (R),
Mike Crapo (R),
Ted Cruz (R),
John Curtis (R),
Steve Daines (R),
Joni Ernst (R),
Deb Fischer (R),
Lindsey Graham (R),
Chuck Grassley (R),
Bill Hagerty (R),
John Hoeven (R),
Jon Husted (R),
Cindy Hyde-Smith (R),
Ron Johnson (R),
James Justice (R),
John Neely Kennedy (R),
James Lankford (R),
Mike Lee (R),
Cynthia Lummis (R),
Roger Marshall (R),
David McCormick (R),
Jerry Moran (R),
Bernie Moreno (R),
Markwayne Mullin (R),
Pete Ricketts (R),
Jim Risch (R),
Mike Rounds (R),
Eric Schmitt (R),
Rick Scott (R),
Tim Scott (R),
Tim Sheehy (R),
Dan Sullivan (R),
John Thune (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Tommy Tuberville (R),
Roger Wicker (R),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (on 01/09/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/65/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s65/BILLS-119s65is.pdf |
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