Bill Text: IA HF654 | 2023-2024 | 90th General Assembly | Introduced
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Bill Title: A bill for an act relating to the carrying, transportation, and possession of and educational programs about weapons, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 173.)
Spectrum: Committee Bill
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2023-06-05 - Referred to Judiciary. S.J. 1092. [HF654 Detail]
Download: Iowa-2023-HF654-Introduced.html
Bill Title: A bill for an act relating to the carrying, transportation, and possession of and educational programs about weapons, and including effective date provisions. (Formerly HSB 173.)
Spectrum: Committee Bill
Status: (Engrossed - Dead) 2023-06-05 - Referred to Judiciary. S.J. 1092. [HF654 Detail]
Download: Iowa-2023-HF654-Introduced.html
House
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Introduced
HOUSE
FILE
654
BY
COMMITTEE
ON
PUBLIC
SAFETY
(SUCCESSOR
TO
HSB
173)
(COMPANION
TO
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BY
COMMITTEE
ON
JUDICIARY)
A
BILL
FOR
An
Act
relating
to
the
carrying,
transportation,
and
possession
1
of
weapons
by
certain
persons
and
in
certain
locations,
and
2
including
effective
date
provisions.
3
BE
IT
ENACTED
BY
THE
GENERAL
ASSEMBLY
OF
THE
STATE
OF
IOWA:
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DIVISION
I
1
EMPLOYER
POLICIES
REGARDING
FIREARMS
AND
AMMUNITION
——
2
DEPARTMENT
OF
CORRECTIONS
AND
OTHER
DETENTION
FACILITIES
——
3
PARKING
LOTS
4
Section
1.
Section
719.7,
subsection
3,
paragraph
a,
Code
5
2023,
is
amended
to
read
as
follows:
6
a.
Knowingly
introduces
contraband
into,
or
onto,
the
7
grounds
of
a
secure
facility
for
the
detention
or
custody
8
of
juveniles,
detention
facility,
jail,
community-based
9
correctional
facility,
correctional
institution,
or
institution
10
under
the
management
of
the
department
of
corrections.
This
11
paragraph
does
not
prohibit
the
otherwise
lawful
carrying,
12
transportation,
or
possession
of
a
firearm
or
ammunition
if
13
the
firearm
or
ammunition
remains
out
of
sight
and
inside
a
14
locked
vehicle
on
the
real
property
comprising
the
publicly
15
accessible,
nonsecure
parking
lot
of
the
facility,
jail,
or
16
institution.
17
Sec.
2.
NEW
SECTION
.
724.4F
Limitation
on
employers
——
18
firearms
and
ammunition.
19
1.
For
purposes
of
this
section:
20
a.
“Employee”
means
the
same
as
defined
in
section
91A.2.
21
“Employee”
also
includes
a
contract
employee
or
volunteer.
22
b.
“Place
of
employment”
includes
any
property,
including
23
a
secure
parking
lot,
that
is
used
for
parking
motor
vehicles
24
and
is
available
to
an
employer’s
customers,
employees,
or
25
invitees
for
temporary
or
long-term
parking
or
storage
of
motor
26
vehicles.
27
2.
An
employer
shall
not
prohibit
an
employee
from
carrying,
28
transporting,
or
possessing
a
firearm
or
ammunition
if
the
29
firearm
and
ammunition
are
out
of
sight
and
inside
a
locked,
30
privately
owned
motor
vehicle
on
the
real
property
comprising
31
the
employee’s
place
of
employment
and
if
the
carrying,
32
transportation,
or
possession
of
the
firearm
or
ammunition
is
33
otherwise
lawful
under
the
laws
of
this
state.
34
3.
An
employer,
owner,
or
lawful
possessor
of
the
property
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on
which
the
employer
is
located
shall
be
immune
from
any
1
claim,
cause
of
action,
or
lawsuit
brought
by
any
person
2
seeking
damages
that
are
alleged,
directly
or
indirectly,
as
a
3
result
of
any
firearm
or
ammunition
brought
onto
the
property
4
of
the
employer,
owner,
or
lawful
possessor
by
an
employee
5
pursuant
to
this
section.
6
4.
An
employer
may
prohibit
an
employee
from
carrying,
7
transporting,
or
possessing
a
firearm
or
ammunition
in
a
8
vehicle
owned
or
leased
by
the
employer
or
otherwise
under
the
9
employer’s
control
or
possession.
10
5.
The
prohibitions
in
this
section
shall
apply
to
all
11
private
employers
and
to
all
state
and
local
governmental
12
entities
of
this
state
as
defined
in
section
8A.101.
13
6.
This
section
shall
not
apply
to
the
extent
that
it
14
violates
federal
or
other
state
law
or
the
terms
of
a
contract
15
with
a
federal
entity.
16
Sec.
3.
EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This
division
of
this
Act,
being
17
deemed
of
immediate
importance,
takes
effect
upon
enactment.
18
DIVISION
II
19
FIREARMS
ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY
20
Sec.
4.
NEW
SECTION
.
285.17
Weapons
in
school
vehicles
21
transporting
pupils.
22
When
transportation
is
provided
pursuant
to
this
chapter,
23
a
driver
shall
not
permit
firearms
or
other
weapons,
nor
24
ammunition,
to
be
carried
in
the
passenger
compartment
of
any
25
school
vehicle
transporting
pupils
except
when
the
school
26
district
or
nonpublic
school
authorizes
or
directs
a
person
27
to
carry,
transport,
or
possess
a
firearm,
other
weapon,
or
28
ammunition
in
the
school
vehicle.
29
Sec.
5.
Section
724.4B,
subsection
2,
Code
2023,
is
amended
30
by
adding
the
following
new
paragraphs:
31
NEW
PARAGRAPH
.
i.
A
person,
whether
a
driver
or
passenger
32
and
including
a
person
authorized
or
directed
pursuant
to
33
section
285.17,
while
the
person
is
dropping
off
or
picking
34
up
from
a
school
a
student,
staff
member,
or
other
person
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having
business
at
the
school,
or
while
the
person
is
making
1
a
delivery
or
pickup
at
a
school,
who
has
in
the
person’s
2
possession
a
valid
permit
to
carry
weapons
issued
pursuant
3
to
section
724.7,
while
going
armed
with,
carrying,
or
4
transporting
a
concealed
pistol
or
revolver
if
the
concealed
5
pistol
or
revolver
remains
in
the
vehicle
and
the
vehicle
6
remains
on
the
portion
of
the
grounds
of
the
school
that
7
comprises
its
driveways
and
parking
areas.
The
vehicle
shall
8
be
locked
when
unattended.
9
NEW
PARAGRAPH
.
j.
A
person
retired
under
chapter
97A
10
or
411,
or
section
97B.49B
or
97B.49C,
after
service
as
a
11
peace
officer
who
retired
in
good
standing,
who
maintains
12
certification,
and
who,
during
the
most
recent
twelve-month
13
period,
has
met
the
standards
for
qualifications
in
firearm
14
safety
training
determined
by
the
state
agency
or
political
15
subdivision
that
the
person
formerly
served.
16
Sec.
6.
EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This
division
of
this
Act,
being
17
deemed
of
immediate
importance,
takes
effect
upon
enactment.
18
DIVISION
III
19
DANGEROUS
WEAPONS
IN
VEHICLES
AT
REGENTS
UNIVERSITIES
AND
20
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
CAMPUSES
21
Sec.
7.
NEW
SECTION
.
260C.14B
Limitation
on
authority
——
22
dangerous
weapons.
23
The
board
of
directors
of
a
community
college
shall
comply
24
with
the
requirements
of
section
724.8C
regarding
policies
and
25
rules
relating
to
the
carrying,
transportation,
or
possession
26
of
dangerous
weapons,
as
defined
in
section
702.7,
in
a
27
personal
vehicle
on
the
grounds
of
the
community
college.
28
Sec.
8.
NEW
SECTION
.
262.9E
Limitation
on
authority
——
29
dangerous
weapons.
30
The
state
board
of
regents
shall
comply
with
the
31
requirements
of
section
724.8C
regarding
policies
and
rules
32
relating
to
the
carrying,
transportation,
or
possession
of
33
dangerous
weapons,
as
defined
in
section
702.7,
in
a
personal
34
vehicle
on
the
grounds
of
a
university
under
the
control
of
the
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state
board
of
regents.
1
Sec.
9.
NEW
SECTION
.
724.8C
Limitation
on
authority
——
2
dangerous
weapons
——
public
universities
and
community
colleges.
3
The
governing
board
of
a
university
under
the
control
4
of
the
state
board
of
regents
as
provided
in
chapter
262
5
or
a
community
college
under
the
jurisdiction
of
a
board
6
of
directors
for
a
merged
area
as
provided
in
chapter
260C
7
shall
not
adopt
or
enforce
any
policy
or
rule
that
prohibits
8
the
carrying,
transportation,
or
possession
of
any
dangerous
9
weapon,
as
defined
in
section
702.7,
in
a
locked,
personal
10
vehicle
on
the
grounds
of
such
a
college
or
university
if
the
11
dangerous
weapon
is
not
visible
from
outside
of
the
vehicle
12
and
such
carrying,
transportation,
or
possession
is
not
13
otherwise
prohibited
under
this
chapter.
A
governing
board
14
of
a
university
or
community
college
shall
be
immune
from
15
any
claim,
cause
of
action,
or
lawsuit
by
a
person
seeking
16
damages
that
are
alleged,
directly
or
indirectly,
as
a
result
17
of
any
concealed
dangerous
weapon
brought
onto
the
grounds
of
18
a
university
or
college
campus
by
a
person
pursuant
to
this
19
section.
20
DIVISION
IV
21
INSURANCE
COVERAGE
——
FIREARMS
ON
SCHOOL
GROUNDS
22
Sec.
10.
NEW
SECTION
.
515.80
Nondenial
of
property
and
23
casualty
insurance
——
schools.
24
1.
For
purposes
of
this
section,
unless
the
context
25
otherwise
requires:
26
a.
“Authorized
insurer”
means
an
insurer
authorized
by
27
the
commissioner
of
insurance
to
write
property
and
casualty
28
insurance
under
a
certificate
of
authority
issued
by
the
29
commissioner
to
transact
insurance
in
this
state.
30
b.
“School”
means
a
public
or
nonpublic
school
as
defined
31
in
section
280.2.
32
2.
No
later
than
December
31,
2023,
the
commissioner
of
33
insurance
shall
adopt
rules
that
prohibit
an
authorized
insurer
34
from
denying
property
and
casualty
insurance
to
a
school
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based
solely
on
the
presence
of
a
person
authorized
under
1
section
724.4B,
subsection
2,
going
armed
with,
carrying,
or
2
transporting
a
firearm
on
the
grounds
of
a
school.
3
3.
The
rules
adopted
by
the
commissioner
of
insurance
under
4
subsection
2
shall
apply
to
all
authorized
insurers
that,
on
or
5
after
January
1,
2024,
deliver,
issue
for
delivery,
continue,
6
or
renew
a
property
and
casualty
contract
in
this
state
for
a
7
school.
8
DIVISION
V
9
GUNS
IN
VEHICLES
ON
PUBLIC
HIGHWAYS
10
Sec.
11.
Section
805.8B,
subsection
3,
paragraph
q,
Code
11
2023,
is
amended
by
striking
the
paragraph.
12
Sec.
12.
REPEAL.
Section
483A.36,
Code
2023,
is
repealed.
13
Sec.
13.
EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This
division
of
this
Act,
being
14
deemed
of
immediate
importance,
takes
effect
upon
enactment.
15
DIVISION
VI
16
CARRYING
FIREARMS
ON
SNOWMOBILES
AND
ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLES
17
Sec.
14.
Section
321G.13,
subsection
2,
Code
2023,
is
18
amended
to
read
as
follows:
19
2.
a.
A
person
shall
not
operate
or
ride
a
snowmobile
with
20
a
firearm
in
the
person’s
possession
unless
it
is
unloaded
and
21
enclosed
in
a
carrying
case,
except
as
otherwise
provided.
22
However,
a
nonambulatory
person
may
carry
an
uncased
and
23
unloaded
firearm
while
operating
or
riding
a
snowmobile.
24
b.
(1)
A
person
may
operate
or
ride
a
snowmobile
with
a
25
loaded
firearm,
whether
concealed
or
not,
without
a
permit
to
26
carry
weapons,
if
the
person
operates
or
rides
on
land
owned,
27
possessed,
or
rented
by
the
person
and
the
person’s
conduct
is
28
otherwise
lawful.
29
(2)
A
person
may
operate
or
ride
a
snowmobile
with
a
loaded
30
pistol
or
revolver,
whether
concealed
or
not,
if
the
person
is
31
operating
or
riding
the
snowmobile
on
land
that
is
not
owned,
32
possessed,
or
rented
by
the
person,
and
the
person’s
conduct
is
33
otherwise
lawful.
34
c.
A
person
shall
not
discharge
a
firearm
while
on
a
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snowmobile,
except
that
a
nonambulatory
person
may
discharge
a
1
firearm
from
a
snowmobile
while
lawfully
hunting
if
the
person
2
is
not
operating
or
riding
a
moving
snowmobile.
3
Sec.
15.
Section
321I.14,
subsection
2,
Code
2023,
is
4
amended
to
read
as
follows:
5
2.
a.
A
person
shall
not
operate
or
ride
an
all-terrain
6
vehicle
with
a
firearm
in
the
person’s
possession
unless
it
is
7
unloaded
and
enclosed
in
a
carrying
case,
except
as
otherwise
8
provided.
However,
a
nonambulatory
person
may
carry
an
uncased
9
and
unloaded
firearm
while
operating
or
riding
an
all-terrain
10
vehicle.
11
b.
(1)
A
person
may
operate
or
ride
an
all-terrain
vehicle
12
with
a
loaded
firearm,
whether
concealed
or
not,
without
a
13
permit
to
carry
weapons,
if
the
person
operates
or
rides
on
14
land
owned,
possessed,
or
rented
by
the
person
and
the
person’s
15
conduct
is
otherwise
lawful.
16
(2)
A
person
may
operate
or
ride
an
all-terrain
vehicle
with
17
a
loaded
pistol
or
revolver,
whether
concealed
or
not,
if
the
18
person
is
operating
or
riding
the
all-terrain
vehicle
on
land
19
that
is
not
owned,
possessed,
or
rented
by
the
person,
and
the
20
person’s
conduct
is
otherwise
lawful.
21
c.
A
person
shall
not
discharge
a
firearm
while
on
an
22
all-terrain
vehicle,
except
that
a
nonambulatory
person
may
23
discharge
a
firearm
from
an
all-terrain
vehicle
while
lawfully
24
hunting
if
the
person
is
not
operating
or
riding
a
moving
25
all-terrain
vehicle.
26
Sec.
16.
EFFECTIVE
DATE.
This
division
of
this
Act,
being
27
deemed
of
immediate
importance,
takes
effect
upon
enactment.
28
DIVISION
VII
29
FIREARMS
ON
PROPERTIES
LICENSED
TO
CONDUCT
GAMBLING
GAMES
OR
30
SPORTS
WAGERING
31
Sec.
17.
NEW
SECTION
.
99D.7A
Limitations
on
rules.
32
Rules
adopted
pursuant
to
section
99D.7
shall
not
prohibit
33
a
licensee
from
authorizing
a
person
to
possess
a
firearm
on
34
the
licensee’s
property.
This
subsection
does
not
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a
licensee
from
adopting
a
policy
limiting
the
possession
of
1
firearms
on
the
licensee’s
property.
2
EXPLANATION
3
The
inclusion
of
this
explanation
does
not
constitute
agreement
with
4
the
explanation’s
substance
by
the
members
of
the
general
assembly.
5
This
bill
relates
to
the
carrying,
transportation,
and
6
possession
of
weapons
by
certain
persons
and
in
certain
7
locations.
The
bill
is
organized
by
divisions.
8
DIVISION
I
——
EMPLOYER
POLICIES
REGARDING
FIREARMS
AND
9
AMMUNITION
——
DEPARTMENT
OF
CORRECTIONS
AND
OTHER
DETENTION
10
FACILITIES
——
PARKING
LOTS.
The
bill
provides
that
the
current
11
prohibition
against
introducing
contraband
into,
or
onto,
12
the
grounds
of
certain
facilities
and
institutions
under
the
13
jurisdiction
of
the
department
of
corrections
does
not
apply
to
14
the
otherwise
lawful
carrying,
transportation,
or
possession
of
15
a
firearm
or
ammunition
if
the
firearm
or
ammunition
remains
16
out
of
sight
and
inside
a
locked
vehicle
on
the
real
property
17
comprising
the
publicly
accessible,
nonsecure
parking
lot
of
18
the
secure
facility,
jail,
or
institution.
19
The
bill
prohibits
an
employer
from
prohibiting
an
employee
20
from
carrying,
possessing,
or
transporting
a
firearm
or
21
ammunition
on
the
real
property
comprising
the
employee’s
place
22
of
employment
if
the
firearm
or
ammunition
is
out
of
sight
23
and
inside
a
locked,
privately
owned
motor
vehicle
and
if
the
24
carrying,
transportation,
or
possession
of
the
firearm
or
25
ammunition
is
otherwise
lawful
under
the
laws
of
this
state.
26
The
bill
defines
“employee”,
which
includes
a
contract
employee
27
or
volunteer.
The
bill
provides
that
an
employer,
owner,
28
or
lawful
possessor
of
the
property
on
which
the
employer
29
is
located
is
immune
from
any
claim,
cause
of
action,
or
30
lawsuit
seeking
damages
alleged
as
a
result
of
any
firearm
31
brought
onto
the
property
of
the
employer,
owner,
or
lawful
32
possessor
on
which
the
employer
is
located
by
an
employee.
The
33
bill
provides
situations
for
which
an
employer
may
prohibit
34
the
carrying,
transportation,
or
possession
of
firearms
and
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ammunition.
1
This
division
of
the
bill
takes
effect
upon
enactment.
2
DIVISION
II
——
FIREARMS
ON
SCHOOL
PROPERTY.
Under
3
current
administrative
rules,
the
driver
of
a
school
vehicle
4
transporting
pupils
shall
not
permit
firearms
or
other
weapons,
5
nor
ammunition,
to
be
carried
in
the
passenger
compartment.
6
The
bill
allows
a
school
district
or
nonpublic
school
to
7
authorize
or
direct
a
person
to
carry,
transport,
or
possess
a
8
firearm,
other
weapon,
or
ammunition
in
a
school
vehicle.
9
Current
law
generally
prohibits
a
person
from
going
10
armed
with,
carrying,
or
transporting
a
firearm
of
any
kind,
11
whether
concealed
or
not,
on
the
grounds
of
a
school.
The
12
bill
authorizes
a
person,
whether
a
driver
or
passenger
and
13
including
a
person
authorized
or
directed
pursuant
to
the
bill,
14
while
the
person
is
dropping
off
or
picking
up
from
a
school
a
15
student,
staff
member,
or
other
person
having
business
at
the
16
school,
or
while
the
person
is
making
a
delivery
or
pickup
at
a
17
school,
who
has
in
the
person’s
possession
a
valid
permit
to
18
carry
weapons
to
go
armed
with,
carry,
or
transport
a
concealed
19
pistol
or
revolver
on
school
grounds
if
the
concealed
pistol
20
or
revolver
remains
in
the
vehicle
and
the
vehicle
remains
on
21
the
portion
of
the
grounds
of
the
school
that
comprises
its
22
driveways
and
parking
areas.
The
vehicle
shall
be
locked
when
23
unattended.
The
bill
also
authorizes
a
retired
peace
officer
24
to
go
armed
with,
carry,
or
transport
a
firearm
on
the
grounds
25
of
a
school
if
the
retired
peace
officer
retired
in
good
26
standing,
maintains
certification,
and,
during
the
most
recent
27
12-month
period,
has
met
the
standards
for
qualifications
in
28
firearm
safety
training
determined
by
the
state
agency
or
29
political
subdivision
that
the
individual
formerly
served.
30
This
division
of
the
bill
takes
effect
upon
enactment.
31
DIVISION
III
——
DANGEROUS
WEAPONS
IN
VEHICLES
AT
REGENTS
32
UNIVERSITIES
AND
COMMUNITY
COLLEGE
CAMPUSES.
The
bill
provides
33
that
the
governing
board
of
a
university
under
the
control
of
34
the
state
board
of
regents
as
provided
in
Code
chapter
262
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or
a
community
college
under
the
jurisdiction
of
a
board
of
1
directors
for
a
merged
area
as
provided
in
Code
chapter
260C
2
shall
not
adopt
or
enforce
any
policy
or
rule
that
prohibits
3
the
carrying,
transportation,
or
possession
of
any
dangerous
4
weapon,
as
defined
in
Code
section
702.7,
in
a
locked,
personal
5
vehicle
on
the
grounds
of
such
a
college
or
university
if
the
6
dangerous
weapon
is
not
visible
from
outside
of
the
vehicle
and
7
such
carrying,
transportation,
or
possession
is
not
otherwise
8
prohibited
under
Code
chapter
724.
9
A
dangerous
weapon
is
any
instrument
or
device
designed
10
primarily
for
use
in
inflicting
death
or
injury
upon
a
human
11
being
or
animal,
and
that
is
capable
of
inflicting
death
upon
a
12
human
being
when
used
in
the
manner
for
which
it
was
designed,
13
except
a
bow
and
arrow
when
possessed
and
used
for
hunting
or
14
any
other
lawful
purpose.
Additionally,
any
instrument
or
15
device
of
any
sort
whatsoever
that
is
actually
used
in
such
a
16
manner
as
to
indicate
that
the
defendant
intends
to
inflict
17
death
or
serious
injury
upon
the
other,
and
that,
when
so
18
used,
is
capable
of
inflicting
death
upon
a
human
being,
is
a
19
dangerous
weapon.
Dangerous
weapons,
as
amended
in
the
bill,
20
include
but
are
not
limited
to
any
pistol,
revolver,
or
other
21
firearm,
dagger,
razor,
stiletto,
switchblade
knife,
knife
22
having
a
blade
exceeding
five
inches
in
length,
or
any
portable
23
device
or
weapon
directing
an
electric
current,
impulse,
24
wave,
or
beam
that
produces
a
high-voltage
pulse
designed
to
25
immobilize
a
person.
26
DIVISION
IV
——
INSURANCE
COVERAGE
——
FIREARMS
ON
SCHOOL
27
GROUNDS.
The
bill
requires
the
commissioner
of
insurance
to
28
adopt
rules
no
later
than
December
31,
2023,
to
prohibit
an
29
authorized
insurer
from
denying
property
or
casualty
insurance
30
to
a
school
based
solely
on
the
presence
of
a
person
who
31
lawfully
goes
armed
with,
carries,
or
transports
a
firearm
on
32
the
grounds
of
a
school.
33
DIVISION
V
——
GUNS
IN
VEHICLES
ON
PUBLIC
HIGHWAYS.
Unless
34
otherwise
permitted
by
law,
current
law
generally
prohibits
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a
person
from
having
or
carrying
a
gun
in
or
on
a
vehicle
1
on
a
public
highway
unless
the
gun
is
taken
down
or
totally
2
contained
in
a
fastened
case
and
with
its
barrels
and
attached
3
magazines
unloaded.
A
person
conveying
an
assembled,
unloaded
4
gun
is
subject
to
a
scheduled
fine
of
$35.
A
person
conveying
5
a
loaded
gun
is
subject
to
a
scheduled
fine
of
$70.
The
bill
6
repeals
the
prohibition
and
strikes
the
associated
scheduled
7
fines.
8
This
division
of
the
bill
takes
effect
upon
enactment.
9
DIVISION
VI
——
CARRYING
FIREARMS
ON
SNOWMOBILES
AND
10
ALL-TERRAIN
VEHICLES.
Current
law
prohibits
a
person
from
11
operating
or
riding
a
snowmobile
or
all-terrain
vehicle
with
a
12
loaded
firearm
in
the
person’s
possession
unless
the
person
is
13
operating
or
riding
the
snowmobile
or
all-terrain
vehicle
on
14
land
that
is
owned,
possessed,
or
rented
by
the
person,
and
the
15
person’s
conduct
is
otherwise
lawful.
Additionally,
a
person
16
may
operate
or
ride
a
snowmobile
or
all-terrain
vehicle
with
a
17
loaded
pistol
or
revolver
on
land
that
is
not
owned,
possessed,
18
or
rented
by
the
person
if
the
person’s
conduct
is
otherwise
19
lawful.
The
bill
strikes
these
prohibitions
and
exceptions.
20
This
division
of
the
bill
takes
effect
upon
enactment.
21
DIVISION
VII
——
FIREARMS
ON
PROPERTIES
LICENSED
TO
CONDUCT
22
GAMBLING
GAMES
OR
SPORTS
WAGERING.
Current
administrative
23
rules
prevent
a
patron
or
employee
of
a
facility
licensed
to
24
conduct
gambling
games
or
sports
wagering
from
possessing
any
25
pistol
or
firearm
within
the
licensed
facility
without
the
26
express
written
approval
of
the
administrator
of
the
racing
27
and
gaming
commission
(commission).
The
bill
provides
that
28
the
administrative
rules
adopted
by
the
commission
shall
not
29
prohibit
a
licensee
from
authorizing
a
person
to
possess
a
30
firearm
on
the
licensee’s
property.
The
bill
does
not
prohibit
31
a
licensee
from
adopting
a
policy
limiting
the
possession
of
32
firearms
on
the
licensee’s
property.
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