Bill > S0188

This bill creates a comprehensive restriction on firearm possession in numerous "sensitive locations" across Florida, defining 18 specific types of places where firearms are prohibited, including healthcare facilities, government buildings, places of worship, public parks, libraries, schools, transportation facilities, bars, restaurants, performance venues, and locations providing various social services. Under the proposed law, possessing a firearm in these sensitive locations would be a third-degree felony, with enhanced penalties (second-degree felony) if the firearm is discharged. The bill provides several exceptions for law enforcement officers, military personnel, security employees, government workers with supervisory consent, and program operators in sensitive locations, ensuring that certain professionals can still carry firearms in these areas. Specifically, violators could face penalties as defined in Florida Statutes sections 775.082, 775.083, and 775.084, which typically involve potential prison time and fines. The law is set to take effect on October 1, 2025, giving stakeholders and the public time to understand and prepare for the new restrictions. The bill aims to enhance public safety by limiting firearm presence in locations deemed particularly vulnerable or sensitive.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/188