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HB0056

HB0056: Firearm Rules for Courts and Government Buildings

Last scannedAug 24, 2026, 10:00 AM

In one sentence

This bill allows certain judges, prosecutors, and their assistants to carry concealed firearms in specific government buildings and courts if they have written permission.

What it does

  • The law permits judicial officers, the Attorney General, assistant Attorneys General, State's Attorneys, and assistant State's Attorneys to carry a concealed firearm in certain restricted areas.

Who it affects

  • Judicial officers
  • Attorney General and assistant Attorneys General
  • State's Attorneys and assistant State's Attorneys

Limits and unknowns

  • The official text provided is truncated, so the full list of prohibited areas or specific conditions for local government buildings may be incomplete.
  • It is unclear from this excerpt if the bill adds new prohibitions for licensees in general, as it only explicitly lists exceptions for certain officials.

Official record

Sources

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Official summary

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