2022 House Bill 6123

Clarify airport no-weapon areas

Introduced in the House

May 19, 2022

Introduced by Rep. John Damoose (R-107)

To clarify which areas of an airport are deemed “sterile areas” for purposes of not being allowed to carry a gun or other weapon. The definition would be an area “that provides passengers access to boarding aircraft and …. (is) generally is controlled by” the federal TSA or by the airline “through the screening of persons and property”.

Referred to the Committee on Transportation

Sept. 21, 2022

Reported without amendment

Without amendment and with the recommendation that the bill pass.