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HB16-1204

Allow Concealed Carry On Public School Grounds

Concerning permitting the carrying of concealed handguns on public elementary and secondary school properties.
Session:
2016 Regular Session
Subjects:
Crimes, Corrections, & Enforcement
Education & School Finance (Pre & K-12)
Bill Summary

With certain exceptions, current law limits the authority of a person who holds a valid permit to carry a concealed handgun by prohibiting permit holders from carrying a concealed handgun on public elementary, middle, junior high, and high school grounds. The bill removes this limitation.

(Note: This summary applies to this bill as introduced.)

Status

Introduced
Lost

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Sponsors

Sponsor Type Legislators
Prime Sponsor

Rep. P. Neville
Sen. T. Neville

Sponsor

Rep. J. Becker, Rep. J. Brown, Rep. P. Buck, Rep. T. Carver, Rep. J. Everett, Rep. S. Humphrey, Rep. J. Joshi, Rep. G. Klingenschmitt, Rep. T. Leonard, Rep. P. Lundeen, Rep. C. Navarro, Rep. D. Nordberg, Rep. K. Ransom, Rep. L. Saine, Rep. L. Sias, Rep. K. Van Winkle, Rep. J. Wilson, Rep. J. Windholz
Sen. R. Baumgardner, Sen. K. Grantham, Sen. C. Holbert, Sen. K. Lambert, Sen. V. Marble

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