Senate Bill 2882 Summary

• State legislature preempts all local firearm regulation concerning sales, purchase, transfer, ownership, possession, bearing, transportation, licensing, permits, and registration, making all existing or future local ordinances null and void.

• Political subdivisions may only adopt ordinances that conform exactly to state law sections 45-9-51, 45-9-53, 45-9-101, 97-37-7, and 97-37-9, or that regulate open carrying of firearms and firearm discharge within their jurisdiction.

• Lawful design, manufacture, marketing, distribution, and sale of firearms and ammunition does not constitute a public or private nuisance; state and local governments cannot sue manufacturers or dealers except for breach of contract or warranty.

• Citizens adversely affected by local firearm ordinances or posted restrictions may sue for declarative and injunctive relief after notifying the Attorney General; violations result in permanent injunction, personal liability up to $1,000 plus attorney's fees for responsible officials, with no public funds permitted for defense.

• Expands concealed carry licensing options, allows licensed individuals with firearms training to carry in courthouses (except courtrooms during proceedings), and permits public housing tenants to possess firearms in individual dwelling units.