Bill > HB204

This bill modifies Kentucky's laws regarding concealed deadly weapons, making several key changes to existing statutes. The legislation repeals KRS 237.115, which previously allowed postsecondary facilities, local governments, and state government units to limit concealed carry in governmental buildings. The bill expands where individuals with valid concealed carry permits can bring firearms, specifically removing previous restrictions on carrying concealed weapons in schools and limiting the prohibition in airports only to areas controlled by the Transportation Security Administration. The bill also amends several related statutes to conform with these changes, including KRS 150.172, 237.110, 527.020, and 527.070. Notably, the bill adds persons with valid concealed deadly weapon licenses to the list of those permitted to possess weapons in schools, with an exception for students attending schools subject to specific policies. The changes aim to broaden the rights of concealed carry permit holders in Kentucky, providing more uniform and expansive permissions for carrying concealed weapons across different types of locations and facilities. The bill maintains existing background check and licensing requirements for obtaining a concealed carry permit while removing some previous localized restrictions on weapon possession.

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https://apps.legislature.ky.gov/record/25RS/hb204.html