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AR HB2168

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Charles Collins

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Origin

House of Representatives

91st General Assembly (2017 Regular)

AI Summary

  • Allows licensed staff members at public universities, public colleges, and community colleges to carry concealed handguns in buildings and on grounds unless the governing board adopts a policy disallowing it.

  • Permits governing boards to adopt differing concealed handgun policies for different campuses, areas, or individual buildings, with policies expiring one year after adoption and requiring annual readoption.

  • Authorizes public universities and colleges with medical schools to prohibit concealed handguns within a one-half mile radius of associated public hospitals, and near federally owned presidential libraries.

  • Prohibits staff members from carrying concealed handguns in licensed daycare facilities, during official meetings with 24-hour notice, or during special events lasting up to 72 hours with specified law enforcement presence and notice requirements.

  • Effective date is September 1, 2017.

Legislative Description

Concerning The Possession Of A Concealed Handgun In A Public University, Public College, Or Community College Building; And Concerning Concealed Handguns.

Last Action

Died in House Committee at Sine Die Adjournment

5/1/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/7/2017

Full Bill Text

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