2013 House Bill 4350

Revise “gun free zone” CPL exception

Introduced in the House

Feb. 28, 2013

Introduced by Rep. Tom Leonard (R-93)

To exempt current and former county prosecutors, assistant prosecutors, and certain former police or sheriff auxiliary or reserve officers, from the “gun free zone” provision of the concealed pistol permit law. This provision prohibits citizens who have received a permit from carrying a pistol in specified places.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Oct. 31, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (H-1) be adopted and that the bill then pass.

Nov. 7, 2013

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Jim Townsend (D-26)

The amendment failed by voice vote

Nov. 12, 2013

Passed in the House 81 to 29 (details)

Received in the Senate

Nov. 13, 2013

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 4, 2013

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the bill pass.