FailedFiled Jan 29, 2026
Sponsor: Pettigrew, Randall T.
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Action Postponed Indefinitely (session adjourned sine die)
Feb 19, 2026
Summary
The bill makes it a third‑degree felony to carry a gun while illegally trafficking a controlled substance. It applies to anyone who combines gun possession with drug trafficking, and it defines “firearm” broadly. The law takes effect on July 1, 2026.
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