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FL H0383
Bill
Status
Passed
6/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Judiciary Committee
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AI Summary
- Correctional probation officers are added to the categories of personnel authorized to carry concealed firearms during off-duty hours at the discretion of their superior officers, and may perform law enforcement functions while armed off duty
- Correctional probation officers are included in the definitions of "qualified law enforcement officer" and "qualified retired law enforcement officer" under federal law (18 U.S.C. §§ 926B and 926C)
- The Department of Corrections is added to the list of agencies whose superior officers must file a statement with their governing body if they direct officers to carry concealed firearms while off duty
- The mandatory 3-day waiting period for firearm purchases is expanded to exempt law enforcement officers, correctional officers, correctional probation officers, and servicemembers when purchasing rifles or shotguns; these groups are also included in the definition of "holder of a concealed weapons or concealed firearms license" for purposes of the waiting period exemption for all firearms
- Effective date is July 1, 2025
Legislative Description
Purchase and Possession of Firearms by Law Enforcement Officers, Correctional Officers, Correctional Probation Officers, and Servicemembers
Last Action
Chapter No. 2025-120
6/6/2025
Committee Referrals
Judiciary3/10/2025
Criminal Justice Subcommittee2/12/2025
Full Bill Text
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