Senate Bill 2355 Summary

• Prohibits individuals from possessing firearms or dangerous weapons at schools, churches, and publicly owned or operated buildings

• Creates extensive exemptions for law enforcement, correctional officers, armed forces members, security personnel, judges, and individuals with valid concealed weapons licenses or reciprocity if approved by religious leadership

• Allows political subdivisions to enact less restrictive ordinances that supersede state law within their jurisdictions

• Establishes tiered penalties: Class A misdemeanor for firearm possession violations at schools, Class B misdemeanor for dangerous weapon possession, and infraction for licensed permit holders

• Protects churches and places of worship from liability for injuries or deaths caused by individuals permitted to carry concealed weapons under this section