Why 3/5: It expands firearm-free zones in sensitive public areas, impacting public safety and election integrity.
This bill expands the prohibited zone for carrying firearms around polling places and other voting-related locations from 40 feet to 100 feet. This operational change aims to enhance safety and reduce potential intimidation at election sites by further restricting firearm presence.
Cleared committee
Reported from Privileges and Elections (8-Y 7-N)
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Rules suspended
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Constitutional reading dispensed Block Vote (on 2nd reading) (40-Y 0-N 0-A)
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Passed by for the day Block Vote (Voice Vote)
Third reading
Read third time
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Passed by for the day
Passed a chamber
Passed Senate (21-Y 19-N 0-A)
Enrolled
Enrolled
Passed a chamber
Bill text as passed House and Senate (HB909ER)
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Passed a chamber
Signed by Speaker
Passed a chamber
Signed by President
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Fiscal Impact Statement from Department of Planning and Budget (HB909)
Enrolled
Enrolled Bill communicated to Governor on March 10, 2026
Sent to the Governor
Governor's Action Deadline 11:59 p.m., April 13, 2026
Line-item veto
Governor's recommendation received by House