Bill > H0376

This bill amends Idaho's existing concealed weapons law to remove a specific provision regarding restrictions on carrying concealed weapons in public spaces owned by the state or its political subdivisions. The key change eliminates a previous subsection that outlined conditions under which restrictions could be placed on carrying concealed weapons during events on public property. Specifically, the bill strikes language that previously allowed restrictions for private, commercial, or restricted-access events on public property. The bill maintains existing provisions about concealed weapon licenses, including requirements for obtaining a license, background checks, and eligibility criteria. It also preserves the rights of private property owners to set their own rules about weapons. The bill includes an emergency clause and will take effect on July 1, 2025, which suggests the legislature views the changes as urgent and important. The overall effect appears to be expanding the ability to carry concealed weapons in more public spaces by removing previous limitations on event-based restrictions.

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https://legislature.idaho.gov/sessioninfo/2025/legislation/H0376/