2016 House Bill 5564

Make state buildings concealed pistol permit “gun free zones”

Introduced in the House

April 14, 2016

Introduced by Rep. Robert Wittenberg (D-27)

To expand the “gun free zone” provision of the concealed pistol permit law to include any building owned or leased by the state. This provision prohibits regular citizens who have received a permit after meeting the background check and training requirements, from carrying a pistol in schools, day care facilities, sports stadiums or arenas, bars, bar/restaurants, places of worship, college dorms and classrooms, hospitals, casinos, large entertainment facilities and court.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary