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FL H0273
Bill
Status
3/14/2020
Primary Sponsor
Anthony Sabatini
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AI Summary
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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