Senate Bill 698
Authorizes the governing bodies of certain public entities that own or control public buildings to adopt a policy, ordinance or regulation limiting the affirmative defense for concealed handgun licensees for the crime of possessing a firearm in a public building.
1-13 (S)
Introduction and first reading. Referred to President's desk.
1-17 (S)
Referred to Judiciary.
6-27 (S)
In committee upon adjournment.
Overview
- Allows public entities to limit the CHL affirmative defense in certain public buildings and increases the penalty consequence.
Key provisions
- Authorizes governing bodies of certain public entities to adopt policies limiting the CHL affirmative defense in public buildings.
- Applies to buildings or grounds controlled by those entities.
- Converts the affirmative defense from a complete defense into a Class A misdemeanor conviction when a policy applies.
Penalties / enforcement
- In affected buildings, the CHL defense results in a Class A misdemeanor conviction.
- Class A misdemeanor penalty: up to 364 days’ imprisonment and a $6,250 fine.
Effective date / timeline
- Effective date not specified in the OLIS summary.
Exceptions / carve-outs
- Applies only when a public entity adopts a policy, ordinance, or regulation limiting the CHL defense.
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