E2SSB 5098: Restricting the possession of weapons on the premises of state or local public buildings, parks or playground facilities where children are likely to be present, and county fairs and county fair facilities.

What this bill does

Prohibits weapons at certain park facilities at which children are likely to be present, certain state or local public buildings, and certain county fairs and county fair facilities, subject to various exceptions. Requires the perimeter of specific weapon-restricted areas be posted at common public access points as soon as practicable to alert the public of the existence of any law restricting the possession of firearms on the premises. Extends and adds certain exceptions to area-based weapon restrictions.

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Floor votes

• Senate: 3rd Reading & Final Passage · March 5, 2025
  28 yea · 21 nay
• Senate: Final Passage · January 21, 2026
  29 yea · 20 nay

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