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ID H0415

Bill

Status

Engrossed

1/31/2024

Primary Sponsor

State Affairs Committee

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Origin

House of Representatives

2024 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Allows school employees with an enhanced concealed carry license to carry firearms on school property with or without board permission, provided the firearm remains concealed and under immediate control.

  • Requires employees carrying concealed weapons to inform the principal and superintendent, who must maintain a confidential list exempt from public disclosure and share information with local law enforcement.

  • Prohibits school employees from being required to carry weapons, disciplined for lawful possession, or held civilly or criminally liable for decisions to engage or not engage in armed confrontations during threats.

  • Bans public schools from displaying "gun-free zone" signage, with violations subject to a $300 fine enforced by the county prosecuting attorney.

  • Makes records relating to school employees with enhanced concealed carry licenses exempt from public disclosure under Idaho's public records law, effective July 1, 2024.

Legislative Description

Amends existing law to authorize a school employee who possesses an enhanced license to carry concealed weapons to carry on school property in certain instances.

FIREARMS ON SCHOOL PROPERTY

Last Action

Introduced, read first time; referred to: State Affairs

2/1/2024

Committee Referrals

State Affairs2/1/2024
State Affairs1/23/2024

Full Bill Text

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