HB 4155 Summary

• Amends the concealed pistol licensing law to include electro-muscular disruption devices (tasers) alongside firearms in regulations governing licensing, carrying, and disclosure requirements.

• Requires concealed pistol licensees to carry their license at all times while carrying a concealed pistol and show both the license and government ID to peace officers upon request; violations result in fines up to $100 for first offense and potential license suspension or revocation for subsequent violations.

• Prohibits carrying concealed pistols or electro-muscular disruption devices while under the influence of alcohol or controlled substances, with penalties ranging from civil infractions ($100 fine for .02-.08 BAC) to misdemeanors with permanent license revocation for higher alcohol levels (.10+ BAC).

• Prohibits carrying concealed pistols on school property, child care facilities, sports arenas, bars/taverns, places of worship, large entertainment venues (2,500+ capacity), hospitals, and college dormitories/classrooms, with exceptions for retired law enforcement, security personnel, private investigators, judges, and other specified officials.

• Bill effectiveness is conditioned on passage of HB 4156 and HB 4164 in the same legislative session.