Senate Bill 1090 - Concealed Weapons Summary

• Adds legislative intent stating that Idaho residents' constitutional right to bear arms shall be strictly construed to give maximum scope to retained rights, with the legislature authorized to regulate concealed carrying of weapons.

• Clarifies definitions of "concealed weapon," "deadly weapon," "firearm," and "loaded" for purposes of concealed carry licensing.

• Prohibits county commissioners from imposing or collecting fees for licenses to carry concealed weapons under sections 18-3302, 18-3302H, or 18-3302K.

• Reduces the timeframe for background check results from 75 days to 60 days for concealed weapons license applications.

• Amends confidentiality provisions to exempt law enforcement officers and agencies from disclosure restrictions when accessing concealed weapons license records for verification purposes.