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FL H0673

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/5/2017

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2017 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts concealed weapon or concealed firearm licensees from the 3-day waiting period when purchasing a handgun
  • Exempts full-time, part-time, and auxiliary law enforcement officers certified under chapter 943 from the 3-day waiting period when purchasing a handgun
  • Creates new statute 790.0656 exempting concealed weapon licensees and certified law enforcement officers from county-adopted criminal history records checks and waiting period requirements when purchasing firearms
  • Exempts handgun trade-ins from the 3-day waiting period requirement
  • Takes effect upon approval of HJR 291 (a constitutional amendment) by voter referendum in November 2018 or at an earlier special election

Legislative Description

Exceptions to Requirements for the Purchase and Sale of Firearms

Last Action

Died in Messages

5/5/2017

Committee Referrals

Judiciary3/10/2017
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/15/2017

Full Bill Text

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