BILL · 2017–18 SESSION

HB 2293: Early learning/firearms

Restricting firearms and dangerous weapons in early learning facilities.

Summary

With some exceptions, makes it unlawful for a person to possess a firearm and other weapons on child care center premises, center-provided transportation, or in areas of facilities being used exclusively by a child care center.
Requires child care centers to post "GUN-FREE ZONE" signs to provide warning of the prohibition on possessing firearms on center premises.
Requires family day care providers to store any firearm, ammunition, or other dangerous weapon in a secure area inaccessible to children when children are present on the premises.

From the House Bill Analysis 2018 (HB 2293), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to regulations related to restricting firearms and dangerous weapons in early learning facilities;

No recorded floor votes. This measure never reached a floor vote.

Jan 8, 2018First reading, referred to Judiciary (Not Officially read and referred until adoption of Introduction report).
Dec 15, 2017Prefiled for introduction.

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