HB 984 Summary

• Prohibits carrying or possessing firearms in 15 specific locations and premises (schools, government buildings, hospitals, bars, public transportation, parks, polling places, etc.) with limited exceptions for law enforcement and authorized security personnel

• Establishes new licensing requirements for carrying concealed or unconcealed pistols/revolvers, including mandatory training courses, background checks, mental health evaluations, and $150 application fees ($50 for renewals); licenses valid for 4 years

• Requires firearm owners to secure firearms in vehicles with locked storage containers and prohibits leaving unsecured firearms unattended in vehicles

• Prohibits carrying firearms while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances and requires immediate disclosure to law enforcement when carrying a firearm

• Restricts carrying firearms on private property open to the public without express written or verbal authorization from owners/operators; expands disqualification criteria for firearm ownership based on mental health conditions and criminal history