Establishes "gun-free" and "weapon free" zones around certain school and public properties.
This bill establishes "gun-free" and "weapon-free" zones around schools, colleges, universities, day care centers, public buildings (like libraries and museums), public housing facilities, and public parks. It prohibits firearms within 1,000 feet of school buildings or on school buses (crime of third degree), and weapons within that same zone (crime of fourth degree). For other designated public areas, it prohibits firearms within 500 feet (third-degree crime) and weapons within 500 feet (fourth-degree crime). These restrictions apply regardless of whether students are present or the facility is in session. The bill aims to increase safety around these locations by restricting firearm and weapon possession in designated zones.
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Feb 2024
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Introduced Feb 22, 2024
Last action Feb 22, 2024
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Introduced in the Senate, Referred to Senate Law and Public Safety Committee
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Shirley Turner
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