Bill > HB189

This bill, titled "Concealed carry license length & refreshers," proposes to extend the validity period of concealed handgun licenses from four years to five years, meaning individuals will need to renew their licenses less frequently. It also modifies the requirements for license renewal by removing the mandatory two-hour refresher firearms training course that was previously required two years after the issuance of an original or renewed license, and instead requires a four-hour refresher course as part of the renewal process itself. The bill also renames a section related to appeals to "License Issuance" and adds provisions for lost or stolen licenses, clarifying that a lost or stolen license is invalid and a duplicate can be obtained with a notarized statement and police report if applicable. The "Concealed Handgun Carry Act" is the existing law governing these licenses.