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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
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Official summary
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