Introduced
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To amend provisions in the state health code that authorize the state health department to assume extraordinary powers during an emergency, including the statewide “lockdowns” ordered under the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. The bill would prohibit officials from using this law to ban the sale or use of lawfully possessed firearms, ammunition, or other weapons during a declared emergency or disaster.
Referred to the Committee on Oversight
Reported without amendment
Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.
Passed in the House 62 to 39 (details)
Referred to the Committee on Government Operations