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FL H0209
Bill
Status
Failed
3/8/2024
Primary Sponsor
Michele Rayner-Goolsby
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AI Summary
- Creates s. 790.075, F.S., prohibiting the possession or use of a firearm in designated "sensitive locations," including health care facilities, government buildings, places of worship, schools, public parks, libraries, shelters, public transit, bars and restaurants serving alcohol, entertainment venues, and cannabis consumption sites
- Possession of a firearm in a sensitive location is a third-degree felony; discharging a firearm in a sensitive location is elevated to a second-degree felony
- Exempts law enforcement officers (active and retired), licensed armed security employees during work hours, active-duty U.S. Armed Forces members, and government employees authorized in writing for natural resource protection purposes
- Also exempts persons operating government-licensed, regulated, certified, or funded programs at sensitive locations, provided firearm possession complies with applicable program rules on firearm use and storage
- Effective date is October 1, 2024
Legislative Description
Possession or Use of a Firearm in a Sensitive Location
Last Action
Died in Criminal Justice Subcommittee
3/8/2024
Committee Referrals
Criminal Justice Subcommittee11/2/2023
Full Bill Text
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