HB15-1168 Summary

• Repeals the prohibition on concealed handgun permit holders from carrying firearms on public elementary, middle, junior high, and high school property grounds and buildings.

• Maintains existing exceptions allowing handguns to remain in locked vehicles on school property and permits school security officers employed or contracted by districts to carry concealed handguns while on duty.

• Removes the exception that allowed concealed carry on undeveloped school district property used for hunting or other shooting sports.

• Amends unlawful weapons statutes to align with changes to permit carrying restrictions by removing references to violations of the repealed school carrying prohibition.

• Includes a safety clause declaring the act necessary for immediate preservation of public peace, health, and safety.