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FL S0754

Bill

Status

Failed

5/1/2015

Primary Sponsor

Dwight Bullard

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Origin

Senate

2015 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Directs state sales and use taxes collected on firearms and ammunition to the Safe Schools Trust Fund instead of the General Revenue Fund.

  • Prohibits open carrying of nonlethal weapons (chemical spray, stun guns) in school safety zones except for school faculty or staff members.

  • Creates an immunity provision allowing persons in school safety zones to avoid charges for carrying weapons or firearms if they surrender them to law enforcement, a school principal, or designated person at the earliest opportunity and commit no other violations.

  • Clarifies that concealed carry licenses do not authorize carrying handguns or concealed weapons in school safety zones or school facilities.

  • Requires school districts to include mandatory guidance counseling on school safety issues for kindergarten through grade 5 students in their guidance plans.

Legislative Description

School Safety

Last Action

Died in Finance and Tax

5/1/2015

Committee Referrals

Finance and Tax2/13/2015

Full Bill Text

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