FL H0365

Amends Florida Statutes section 790.06 to create an exemption for certain state and county officials from restrictions on carrying concealed weapons in government meetings.

Allows state legislators, county commissioners, school board members, state attorneys, public defenders, and county constitutional officers who hold concealed weapons licenses to carry concealed weapons in meetings of the governing body of which they are a member.

Does not affect existing prohibitions on carrying concealed weapons in courtrooms, detention facilities, schools, airports, and other specified locations.

Violating the provisions remains a second-degree misdemeanor, punishable under Florida law.

Takes effect July 1, 2011.