SB 268 – Repeals authority for political subdivisions to regulate open carrying of firearms and requires certain local ordinances to incorporate statutory justifications

• Sponsor: Nieves
• LR Number: 1331S.01I
• Committee: General Laws
• Last Action: 4/3/2013 - Voted Do Pass S General Laws Committee
• Effective Date: August 28, 2013

Current Bill Summary

SB 268 - 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