Proposed H.B. No. 5955
Session Year 2023

AN ACT ALLOWING POLICE OFFICERS TO CARRY FIREARMS THROUGHOUT THE STATE.

To allow sworn police officers carrying proper identification to carry their firearms anywhere in the state, except as prohibited by federal law.

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