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2024 SESSION
HB 1235 Concealed handguns; protective orders.
Introduced by: Eric R. Zehr | all patrons ... notes | add to my profiles
SUMMARY AS INTRODUCED:
Carrying concealed handguns; protective orders. Authorizes any person 21 years of age or older who is not prohibited from purchasing, possessing, or transporting a firearm and is protected by an unexpired protective order to carry a concealed handgun for 45 days after the protective order was issued. The bill provides that if the person issued the protective order applies for a concealed handgun permit during such 45-day period, such person will be authorized to carry a concealed handgun for an additional 45 days and be given a copy of the certified application, which shall serve as a de facto concealed handgun permit. During the period such person is authorized to carry a concealed handgun, the bill provides that the person may carry a handgun any place a law-enforcement officer may carry a firearm. The bill requires such person to have the order or certified application and photo identification on his person when carrying a concealed handgun and to display them upon demand by a law-enforcement officer; failure to do so is punishable by a $25 civil penalty.
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AMENDMENTS
- House subcommittee amendments and substitutes offered
- House subcommittee amendments and substitutes adopted
HISTORY
- 01/10/24 House: Prefiled and ordered printed; offered 01/10/24 24102159D
- 01/10/24 House: Referred to Committee on Public Safety
- 01/26/24 House: Assigned PS sub: Firearms
- 02/01/24 House: Subcommittee recommends continuing to 2025 with substitute by voice vote
- 02/02/24 House: Continued to 2025 in Public Safety by voice vote