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HB 0217 - Open Carry Near Schools Amendments

Tracking Level: Monitor
Sponsor: Joel Briscoe (D)
Last Action: 3/14/2019 - House - House/ filed in House file for bills not passed
House Committee: Law Enforcement and Criminal Justice
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Staff Analysis of the Legislation

This bill prohibits carrying a dangerous weapon within 500 feet of an elementary or secondary school; makes an exception for having a dangerous weapon inside a business or residence that is within the 500 feet; exempts persons carrying a dangerous weapon to and from a business or residence and to or from a vehicle; and exempts a person in a vehicle who is dropping off children or school personnel.

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