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FL H6005

Bill

Official Source

Status

Failed

5/3/2019

Primary Sponsor

Cord Byrd

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Origin

House of Representatives

2019 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 790.115 to allow school districts to adopt written policies that waive the vehicle firearm exception for student and campus parking privileges
  • Current law permits individuals to carry firearms in vehicles on school property under s. 790.25(5); this bill gives school districts discretion to prohibit this for students using campus parking
  • Maintains existing exceptions allowing firearms in cases for approved school firearms programs, classes, or at career centers with firearms training ranges
  • Applies to all schools including preschools, elementary, middle, junior high, secondary, career centers, and postsecondary schools (public and nonpublic)
  • Effective date: July 1, 2019

Legislative Description

Possession of Firearms on School Property

Last Action

Died in Education Committee

5/3/2019

Committee Referrals

Education3/13/2019
Criminal Justice Subcommittee1/9/2019

Full Bill Text

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