House Bill 3693
Repeals the requirement to secure firearms in specified circumstances.
2-25 (H)
First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.
2-27 (H)
Referred to Judiciary.
6-27 (H)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Repeals multiple firearm regulations enacted in recent sessions, particularly those tied to SB 554 (2021).
Key provisions
- Repeals the requirement to secure firearms in specified circumstances.
- Repeals the requirement to secure firearms prior to transfer.
- Repeals the requirement to report loss or theft of a firearm within a specified time.
- Repeals the requirement to directly supervise a minor’s use of a firearm after transfer.
- Repeals CHL location limits in the Capitol, certain airport buildings, and certain school grounds.
- Repeals the affirmative defense for possessing a weapon in a public building when possessing a firearm in an airport under federal law.
- Reduces fees payable to county sheriffs for CHL issuance and renewal.
Penalties / enforcement
- Repeals obligations rather than creating new penalties.
Effective date / timeline
- Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Not applicable; the measure removes existing requirements and defenses.
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- House Bill 2294Dead
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- House Bill 2396Dead
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- House Bill 2535Dead
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