Restricting the possession of weapons on the premises of state or local public buildings, parks or playground facilities where children are likely to be present, and county fairs and county fair facilities.
By resolution, returned to Senate Rules Committee for third reading.
Summary
The bill makes it illegal to bring firearms, explosives, knives and similar weapons into a wide range of public locations, including courts, jails, libraries, parks with playgrounds, airport security zones, zoos, transit stations and county fairs. It also requires courts to provide a locked box or an official to hold weapons while visitors are in restricted areas and to post clear signage about the ban. The measure further bans open‑carry at permitted demonstrations and within 250 feet after police tell a person to leave.
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