Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception.
Summary
Carrying firearms in restricted locations; exception. Provides that the prohibition on carrying a firearm in certain restricted locations does not apply to any woman who is a current victim of family abuse and has an active protective order against a family or household member.
Bill status
in committee
1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2026
Committee Review
Floor Vote
Governor
Introduced Jan 13, 2026
Last action Feb 18, 2026
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Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
5
Key actions
2
Committee
4
Feb 18, 2026
Lower · Passed
Left in Committee Public Safety
lower
Jan 22, 2026
Lower · Passed
Subcommittee recommends passing by indefinitely (7-Y 3-N)
lower
Jan 20, 2026
Committee
Assigned HMPPS sub: Firearms
lower
Jan 13, 2026
Committee
Referred to Committee on Public Safety
lower
1 primary · 0 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Karen Hamilton
RRepublican
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