BILL · 2019–20 SESSION

HB 1374: Local gov firearm regulation

Relating to local government authority to regulate firearms.

Summary

Repeals the statute that preempts local jurisdictions from adopting laws relating to firearms.
Provides that nothing in the chapter of law governing firearms modifies or limits the power of a city, municipality, or county to adopt laws relating to firearms that are in addition to or more restrictive than state law.
Removes provisions that allow local regulation of firearms in limited areas.

From the House Bill Analysis 2020 (HB 1374), written by the Legislature's nonpartisan staff. Read the full report ↗

Did not pass Did not pass · died in committee

AN ACT Relating to local government authority to regulate firearms;

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

Bill numbers restart every two years, so the same number is a different bill in each session.

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