Bill > HB05209

This bill seeks to limit the powers of the Governor and municipalities during civil preparedness or public health emergencies by explicitly preventing them from modifying or suspending any existing laws or regulations related to firearms and ammunition. Specifically, the bill would prohibit state or local authorities from making any changes that would restrict the ownership, use, purchase, sale, storage, display, transportation, or transfer of firearms and ammunition during emergencies such as natural disasters, public health crises, or other states of emergency. The purpose of this legislation is to ensure that citizens' rights to possess and handle firearms remain unchanged, even in extraordinary circumstances when government authorities might otherwise seek to implement temporary restrictions on firearm-related activities. By codifying this protection into law, the bill aims to preserve Second Amendment rights and prevent potential infringements during times of crisis.

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