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FL H0273

Bill

Status

Failed

3/14/2020

Primary Sponsor

Anthony Sabatini

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Origin

House of Representatives

2020 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Deletes the requirement that a license is needed to carry a concealed firearm, changing the offense from felony to misdemeanor for unlicensed concealed firearm carrying.

  • Authorizes the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services to issue reciprocity licenses to carry concealed weapons or firearms to nonresidents and establishes full faith and credit for valid out-of-state licenses.

  • Allows nonresidents 21 years or older with valid concealed weapons licenses from their home states to carry concealed firearms in Florida, subject to the same restrictions as Florida residents.

  • Establishes the Coach Aaron Feis Guardian Program allowing school employees to carry firearms on school premises after completing 144 hours of training, psychological evaluation, and drug testing, with a $500 one-time stipend.

  • Updates criminal penalties to classify carrying a concealed firearm without a license as a third-degree felony and modifies sentencing guidelines accordingly.

Legislative Description

Carrying of Firearms

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee

3/14/2020

Committee Referrals

Criminal Justice Subcommittee10/14/2019

Full Bill Text

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