Relating to: the right to keep and bear arms (first consideration).

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to explicitly state that the right to keep and bear arms is an inalienable, fundamental individual right protected under the state constitution. It would require that any restrictions on this right face "strict scrutiny" (a very high legal standard), meaning laws limiting gun ownership would need strong justification. As a proposed constitutional amendment, it does not change current laws but would require voter approval in the next general election after a three-month public notice period. The amendment directly affects all residents by altering the constitutional framework governing gun rights.