Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to firearms
This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to protect the right to own and carry firearms for self-defense and other lawful purposes, while allowing local governments to regulate those rights. It mandates that any restrictions on gun rights must pass a strict legal test and requires the state to protect these rights against infringement. The amendment permits counties and cities to create their own gun control ordinances, such as requiring permits with fees limited to administrative costs and setting permit validity to five years. Local rules can apply to both residents and non-residents but must honor permits issued by the person's home county, and they cannot impose penalties harsher than a $1,000 fine or one year in jail. The text explicitly excludes convicted violent felons and individuals deemed dangerous due to mental disorders from these protections.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Feb 20, 2024
Last action May 17, 2024
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Committee
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May 17, 2024
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Referred: General Laws(H)
lower
Feb 20, 2024
Introduced
Introduced and Read First Time (H)
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1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
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Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Steve Butz
DDemocratic
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