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HB 6025 — Restrictions on Firearms and Ammunition During Emergencies
by Reps. Miller, Mayfield, and others (SB 952 by Senators Ingoglia, Yarborough, and Collins)
This summary is provided for information only and does not represent the opinion of any Senator, Senate Officer, or Senate Office.
Prepared by: Criminal Justice Committee (CJ)
The bill repeals s. 870.044, F.S., which provides that when a county sheriff or a designated city official declares a local state of emergency because there has been an act of violence, a clear and present danger of a riot, public disorder, or widespread disobedience of the law, and substantial injury to persons or property, a person may not:
- Sell or offer to sell firearms or ammunition;
- Intentionally display firearms or ammunition in a store or shop; or
- Intentionally possess a firearm in a public place unless he or she is an authorized law enforcement official or person in military service acting in the official performance of her or his duty.
The bill also repeals the provision which provides that nothing in ch. 870, F.S., may be construed to authorize the seizure, taking, or confiscation of lawfully possessed firearms unless the person is engaged in a criminal act.
If approved by the Governor, or allowed to become law without the Governor’s signature, these provisions take effect upon becoming law.
Vote: Senate 32-5; House 86-28