2021 House Bill 5188

Prohibit bans on gun sales during state of emergency

Introduced in the House

July 1, 2021

Introduced by Rep. Pat Outman (R-70)

To amend provisions in the state health code that authorize the state health department to assume extraordinary powers during an emergency, including the statewide “lockdowns” ordered under the 2020 coronavirus epidemic. The bill would prohibit officials from using this law to ban the sale or use of lawfully possessed firearms, ammunition, or other weapons during a declared emergency or disaster.

Referred to the Committee on Oversight

Nov. 4, 2021

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.

March 10, 2022

Passed in the House 62 to 39 (details)

Received in the Senate

March 15, 2022

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations