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FL H0183

Bill

Status

Introduced

9/17/2019

Primary Sponsor

Criminal Justice Subcommittee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida statute 790.06 to allow elected members of county, public school district, and municipal governing bodies to carry concealed weapons or firearms to meetings of their governing body, provided the meeting location does not otherwise prohibit firearms by law
  • Maintains existing prohibitions on carrying concealed weapons or firearms in locations including police stations, courthouses, schools, polling places, legislative meetings, and college/university facilities
  • Provides exception for judges to carry concealed weapons in courtrooms or determine who else may carry weapons in their courtroom
  • Permits firearm transport through airport passenger terminals and sterile areas when properly encased as checked baggage
  • Takes effect July 1, 2020

Legislative Description

Prohibited Places for Weapons and Firearms

Last Action

Died on Calendar

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Judiciary2/4/2020
Local, Federal and Veterans Affairs Subcommittee1/30/2020
Criminal Justice Subcommittee9/25/2019

Full Bill Text

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