Firearms; modifying provisions related to unlawful carry. Effective date.

Header information updated to reflect House Floor version instead of Committee Substitute, with revised page numbering and formatting

Section numbering adjusted to align with House Floor version formatting standards

Page headers changed from 'Req. No. 1731' to 'SB628 HFLR' with updated page numbers

Added note indicating 'BOLD FACE denotes Committee Amendments' to clarify version differences

Removed original Committee Substitute formatting markers and replaced with House Floor version structure

Document header changed from 'ENGROSSED SENATE BILL NO. 628' to 'COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR SENATE BILL 628', indicating the bill has been amended by a committee.

Page numbers and reference numbers were reorganized and renumbered throughout the document during the committee substitution process.

Some spacing and line breaks were adjusted in the formatting of the bill text, particularly in the list of prohibited locations and exceptions.

New page header information including 'Req. No. 1731' was added to the committee substitute version.

Reorganized and clarified the list of places where firearm carry is prohibited, including government buildings, courts, schools, and secured events.

Added provisions allowing private school employees to carry firearms if the school adopts a specific policy, with liability protections for the school.

Expanded authority for school boards to authorize designated school personnel to carry handguns on school property despite general restrictions.

Updated language regarding event permits and security requirements for public events where firearms may be carried.

Added liability protections for private schools that adopt policies allowing firearm carry on their property.