Bill > S0548

This bill modifies Florida's existing law regarding concealed weapons in courthouses by specifically allowing judges and magistrates to carry concealed weapons or firearms within any courthouse located in the judicial circuit where they serve. Currently, the law prohibits carrying concealed weapons in courthouses, but this amendment creates an exception for judicial officials, recognizing their potential need for personal protection. The change is narrowly tailored to apply only to judges and magistrates in their own circuit, meaning they would be permitted to bring a concealed weapon into courthouses where they work or have official duties. The bill will take effect on July 1, 2025, giving state agencies and court systems time to prepare for and implement this legal modification. By making this targeted adjustment to existing firearms regulations, the bill provides additional security flexibility for judicial professionals while maintaining restrictions on concealed weapons for other individuals in courthouse settings.

https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2025/548