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AK HB61

Bill

Status

Passed

10/16/2023

Primary Sponsor

Cathy Tilton

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Origin

House of Representatives

33rd Legislature

AI Summary

  • Prohibits the governor, state agencies, and municipalities from issuing orders during a declared disaster emergency that forbid possession, use, or transfer of firearms, firearm parts, firearm accessories, ammunition, or other weapons for personal use.

  • Prohibits seizure or confiscation of firearms, firearm parts, firearm accessories, ammunition, or other weapons during a disaster emergency, and restricts quantity limitations on sales or services of these items.

  • Prevents closing or limiting operating hours of firearms businesses or shooting ranges during a disaster emergency unless the same restrictions apply equally to all forms of commerce in the jurisdiction.

  • Protects concealed handgun permits from suspension or revocation during a disaster emergency except as provided in existing law, and requires acceptance of concealed handgun applications that contain required information.

  • Allows qualified individuals or membership organizations dedicated to firearm rights protection to bring civil actions in superior court against violations of these restrictions.

Legislative Description

Limitations On Firearms Restrictions

Rights

Last Action

EFFECTIVE DATE(S) OF LAW 10/27/23

10/16/2023

Committee Referrals

Rules5/15/2023
Judiciary5/9/2023
Community & Regional Affairs2/6/2023

Full Bill Text

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