Concealed Carry Reciprocity Act
This bill establishes nationwide recognition for valid concealed carry permits. It allows permit holders from any state to carry concealed handguns in states that either issue such permits or don't ban concealed carry, provided they carry a photo ID and their valid permit. Key provisions include making presentation of a valid permit and ID prima facie evidence of compliance, shifting the burden of proof to prosecutors if challenged, and requiring courts to award attorney fees to successful defendants. It does not override state laws prohibiting concealed carry on private property or government lands, nor does it affect restrictions on federal lands like national parks.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2023
Committee Review
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President
Introduced Jan 9, 2023
Last action Jan 9, 2023
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Jan 9, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan 9, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 171 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
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District
P
Richard Hudson
RRepublican
Co
A. Drew Ferguson IV
RRepublican
Co
Aaron Bean
RRepublican
Co
Adrian Smith
RRepublican
Co
Alexander X. Mooney
RRepublican
Co
Andrew Ogles
RRepublican
Co
Andrew S. Clyde
RRepublican
Co
Andy Barr
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Andy Harris
RRepublican
Co
Ann Wagner
RRepublican
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