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FL H0259

Bill

Status

Passed

7/6/2021

Primary Sponsor

Judiciary Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2021 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Authorizes concealed weapons or firearms licensees to carry concealed weapons or firearms on property owned, rented, leased, borrowed, or lawfully used by a church, synagogue, or other religious institution for purposes of safety, security, personal protection, or any other lawful purpose
  • Amends Section 790.06, Florida Statutes, by adding a new subsection (13) and renumbering existing subsections (13) through (17) as (14) through (18)
  • Preserves the private property rights of religious institutions to exercise control over their own property, including the ability to prohibit concealed carry if they choose
  • Overrides any other conflicting law through a "notwithstanding any other law" provision
  • Takes effect immediately upon becoming law

Legislative Description

Safety of Religious Institutions

Last Action

Chapter No. 2021-200

7/6/2021

Committee Referrals

Rules4/2/2021
Judiciary3/12/2021
Education & Employment Committee2/10/2021
Criminal Justice and Public Safety Subcommittee1/22/2021

Full Bill Text

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