SB680 - Repeals authority for political subdivisions to regulate open carrying of firearms and requires certain local ordinances incorporate statutory justifications

SB 680

Repeals authority for political subdivisions to regulate open carrying of firearms and requires certain local ordinances incorporate statutory justifications

Sponsor:

Nieves

LR Number:

5364S.01I

Committee:

Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence

Last Action:

2/2/2012 - Second Read and Referred S Judiciary and Civil and Criminal Jurisprudence Committee

Journal Page:

S194

Title:

Calendar Position:

Effective Date:

August 28, 2012

Current Bill Summary

SB 680 - Under current law, political subdivisions may enact ordinances regulating the open carrying of firearms. This act removes that authority so political subdivisions may not regulate the open carrying of firearms.

This act also requires that local ordinances regulating the discharge of firearms incorporate justification defenses provided by statute, which include self defense, defense of others, and defense of property.

MEGHAN LUECKE

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