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FL S1048

Bill

Status

Introduced

12/1/2017

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary

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Origin

Senate

2018 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes churches, synagogues, and other religious institutions to allow concealed weapons licensees to carry concealed handguns in established places of worship where religious services are regularly conducted.

  • Requires religious institutions using property not owned by them to obtain permission from the property owner or administrator before authorizing concealed carry.

  • Prohibits concealed handgun carry in religious institutions located on school property during school hours or when curricular or extracurricular school-sponsored activities are taking place.

  • Clarifies that the authorization does not permit firearms carry in violation of federal law or on the property of public or private colleges, universities, or other postsecondary educational institutions.

  • Changes Florida Statute 790.06(12)(b) from "shall not be prohibited" to "may not be prohibited" regarding firearm storage in vehicles for lawful purposes.

Legislative Description

Firearms

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/10/2018

Committee Referrals

Rules1/29/2018
Judiciary12/13/2017

Full Bill Text

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