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FL H0581

Bill

Status

Introduced

1/28/2019

Primary Sponsor

Chuck Clemons

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Exempts concealed weapons permit holders from Florida's mandatory waiting period when purchasing firearms, as well as from any county-level waiting period requirements adopted under the State Constitution

  • Expands the definition of "holder of a concealed weapons permit" to include not only license holders under s. 790.06 but also full-time, part-time, and auxiliary law enforcement officers certified under chapter 943

  • Broadens the definition of "law enforcement officer" to include county and municipal corrections officers, certified supervisory and command personnel with responsibilities over law enforcement officers, and all state and U.S. attorneys along with their assistants and investigators

  • Updates cross-references throughout multiple statutes (ss. 790.06, 790.115, 790.145, 810.095, and 921.0024) to conform with the renumbering of subsections in s. 790.001

  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Exceptions to Requirements for the Purchase and Sale of Firearms

Last Action

Withdrawn prior to introduction

3/5/2019

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/6/2019

Full Bill Text

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