HB 1297 Summary

• Prohibits individuals from possessing firearms or dangerous weapons at school or school-sponsored events on school property, churches or places of worship, and publicly owned or operated buildings

• Exempts law enforcement officers, armed forces members on duty, sport shooting competitors, gun show participants, security personnel, and other specified categories from the prohibition

• Allows concealed weapons license holders to carry firearms in churches or places of worship only with approval from a primary religious leader or governing body of the facility

• Permits court judges, magistrates, and attorney general staff to carry firearms if they maintain peace officer firearms proficiency standards

• Establishes that violations constitute an infraction, and prohibits churches or places of worship from being held liable for injuries or damages caused by permitted concealed weapon carriers