Restricts gun access model confidence 95%
Prohibits possession of firearms in a wide range of defined sensitive locations such as health facilities, government buildings, parks, schools, places of worship, transportation facilities, bars, and entertainment venues, so less ability to carry firearms in those places.
(2) Notwithstanding any other law, a person may not possess a firearm in a sensitive location.
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Restricts gun access model confidence 90%
Creates new criminal penalties (third-degree felony for possession, second-degree for discharge) specifically for possessing or using a firearm in sensitive locations, adding restrictions on firearm use and possession in those areas.
(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), a person who violates this subsection commits a felony of the third degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084. (b) A person who discharges a firearm while violating this subsection commits a felony of the second degree, punishable as provided in s. 775.082, s. 775.083, or s. 775.084.
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Status: Failed
Why the model tagged it this way: The bill creates a new statute prohibiting firearm possession in an extensive list of 'sensitive locations' (healthcare facilities, government buildings, parks, schools, places of worship, libraries, transportation, bars, entertainment venues, etc.) with felony penalties for violations and discharge, while providing specific exceptions mainly for law enforcement, military, and certain authorized personnel. This directly restricts the ability to carry or possess firearms in those places (firearms/carry) and imposes new weapon-specific restrictions and penalties (firearms/weapon-accessory-restrc
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-16 | S | Died in Criminal Justice |
| 2025-05-03 | S | Indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration |
| 2025-03-04 | S | Introduced |
| 2025-01-24 | S | Referred to Criminal Justice; Appropriations Committee on Criminal and Civil Justice; Fiscal Policy |
| 2025-01-10 | S | Filed |