2011 House Bill 4591

Revise “gun free zone” CPL exception

Introduced in the House

April 27, 2011

Introduced by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To revise the “gun free zone” provision of the concealed pistol permit law to exempt retired federal law enforcement officers who carried a firearm during their employment. This provision prohibits regular citizens who have received a permit after meeting the background check and training requirements, from carrying a pistol in schools, day care facilities, sports stadiums or arenas, bars, bar/restaurants, places of worship, college dorms and classrooms, hospitals, casinos, large entertainment facilities and courts.

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

May 3, 2012

Reported without amendment

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

May 15, 2012

Substitute offered

The substitute passed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

To exempt active duty military and veterans from the concealed pistol license training requirement.

The amendment failed by voice vote

Amendment offered by Rep. Frank Foster (R-107)

The amendment passed by voice vote

May 17, 2012

Passed in the House 96 to 11 (details)

To eliminate the concealed pistol license training requirement for veterans and active duty military. The bill would also revise the “gun free zone” provision of the concealed pistol permit law to exempt retired federal law enforcement officers who carried a firearm during their employment. This provision prohibits regular citizens who have received a permit after meeting the background check and training requirements, from carrying a pistol in schools, day care facilities, sports stadiums or arenas, bars, bar/restaurants, places of worship, college dorms and classrooms, hospitals, casinos, large entertainment facilities and courts.

Received in the Senate

May 22, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Judiciary

Dec. 6, 2012

Reported without amendment

With the recommendation that the substitute (S-2) be adopted and that the bill then pass.