S. 9501 Summary

• Repeals major provisions from Chapter 371 of 2022 including requirements for character references, social media review, and in-person interviews for concealed carry licenses; restores "proper cause" standard for concealed carry permits instead of unrestricted issuance.

• Eliminates the ammunition sales database and background check requirements for ammunition purchases, removing the need for sellers to contact a statewide database before transferring ammunition.

• Removes enhanced training and recertification requirements for concealed carry licenseholders, reducing recertification frequency from every three years to every five years for most jurisdictions.

• Repeals provisions that expanded the definition of body armor restrictions and simplifies body armor regulations to apply only to bullet-resistant soft armor meeting specific threat level standards.

• Changes safe storage requirements by lowering the age threshold from under 18 to under 16 years old for when firearms must be securely stored, and removes vehicle storage requirements.