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House Bill 3742

Dead House Bill

Provides that members of the Legislative Assembly and legislative branch employees who have a valid concealed handgun license have an affirmative defense to a charge of possessing a firearm within the Capitol, and may not be arrested or charged for the offense while in possession of the license.

Introduced: February 25, 2025 Updated: June 27, 2025
Quick info
Chief Sponsor(s) Representative Helfrich , Representative Cate
Regular Sponsor(s) Representative Boice , Representative Chaichi , Representative Evans , Representative Javadi , Representative Osborne , Representative Skarlatos , Senator McLane , Senator Smith DB , Senator Thatcher
Status Dead
Session 2025 Regular Session
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History

2-25 (H)

First reading. Referred to Speaker's desk.

2-27 (H)

Referred to Judiciary.

6-27 (H)

In committee upon adjournment.

Overview

  • Extends CHL protections to legislators and legislative staff who possess firearms in the Capitol.

Key provisions

  • Provides an affirmative defense to the crime of possessing a firearm in the Capitol for members and staff with valid CHLs.
  • Prohibits arrest or charging for the offense while the person holds a valid CHL.
  • Applies specifically to legislative branch members and employees.

Penalties / enforcement

  • No new criminal penalties described in the OLIS summary.
  • Enforcement changes focus on affirmative defense and charging restrictions for eligible CHL holders.

Effective date / timeline

  • Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.

Exceptions / carve-outs

  • Applies only to legislators and legislative branch employees with valid CHLs.
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