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MO HB2698

Bill

Official Source

Status

Introduced

3/8/2016

Primary Sponsor

Jered Taylor

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Origin

House of Representatives

2016 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Removes the general prohibition on concealed carry at public higher education institutions, instead allowing firearms with governing body consent except in specific restricted areas
  • Establishes restricted zones on college campuses including: polling places on election day, K-12 school activities, courtrooms in use, patient care areas and hospitals, sporting events over 5,000 seats or ticketed events, disciplinary proceedings, research/laboratory facilities, and animal research facilities
  • Permits concealed carry in campus housing common areas (dormitories, lounges, dining areas, study areas) while allowing restrictions in private residence spaces; married students and residents' family members retain carry rights
  • Prohibits higher education institutions from compiling or distributing lists of concealed carry permit holders
  • Requires uniform signage (4x6 inch white background with black handgun graphic and red circle/slash) at entrances to prohibited areas; institutions may create additional policies but cannot generally prohibit campus carry

Legislative Description

Removes the current ban on carrying concealed firearms in higher education institutions

Last Action

Referred: Select Committee on General Laws(H)

3/31/2016

Committee Referrals

Select Committee on General Laws3/31/2016
Emerging Issues3/10/2016

Full Bill Text

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