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FL S0548

Bill

Status

Failed

6/16/2025

Primary Sponsor

Joe Gruters

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Origin

Senate

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Amends Florida Statute 790.06 to allow judges and magistrates to carry concealed weapons and concealed firearms into any courthouse within the circuit in which they serve
  • Current law prohibits concealed carry license holders from openly carrying a handgun or carrying a concealed weapon or firearm into courthouses
  • Existing law already permits judges to carry concealed weapons in their own courtrooms and to determine who else may carry in their courtroom; this bill expands that authority to the entire courthouse facility
  • The exception applies specifically to judges and magistrates and is limited to courthouses within their own judicial circuit
  • Effective date is July 1, 2025

Legislative Description

Carrying Concealed Weapons and Firearms in Courthouses

Last Action

Died in Criminal Justice

6/16/2025

Full Bill Text

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