2015 Senate Bill 53

House Roll Call 44: Passed

To revise the “gun free zone” provision of the concealed pistol permit law to exempt retired federal law enforcement officers who carried a firearm during their employment. This provision prohibits regular citizens who have received a permit after meeting the background check and training requirements from carrying a pistol in schools, day care facilities, sports stadiums or arenas, bars, bar/restaurants, places of worship, college dorms and classrooms, hospitals, casinos, large entertainment facilities and courts.

73 Yeas / 37 Nays
Republican (57 Yeas / 6 Nays)
Democrat (16 Yeas / 31 Nays)