WEAPONS: Provides for certain state officials to carry a concealed weapon. (8/1/26)
Becomes Act No. 410 without the Governor's signature.
Summary
The bill authorizes the governor, lieutenant governor, secretary of state, treasurer, and the commissioners of agriculture and forestry and insurance—plus one designated staff member for each—to carry concealed firearms inside the state capitol building. They may do so only if they are annually qualified by the Council on Peace Officer Standards and Training, and they are prohibited from carrying in the Senate or House chambers or any legislative committee rooms. No other officials or legislators are granted this permission.
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