SF0073

Official summary

Bill Summary - 24LSO-0496 Bill No.: SF0073 Effective: 7/1/2024 LSO No.: 24LSO-0496 Enrolled Act No.: SEA No. 0041 Chapter No.: 114 Prime Sponsor: Barlow Catch Title: Concealed firearms-permit eligibility. Has Report: No Subject: Amending the eligibility requirements for a person to receive a permit to carry a concealed firearm. Summary/Major Elements: The Attorney General shall issue permits to carry a concealed firearm to persons who submit an application and meet certain eligibility requirements. A person may be disqualified from receiving a permit if the person has been convicted of a felony violation of the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act and has not been pardoned by the Governor. This act amends the eligibility requirement for a person who has been convicted of a felony violation of the Wyoming Controlled Substances Act to include that a person may become eligible if they have had their firearm rights restored pursuant to W.S. 7-13-105(a) or (f). This act applies to any person who submits an application for a permit to carry a concealed firearm on and after July 1, 2024. The above summary is not an official publication of the Wyoming Legislature and is not an official statement of legislative intent. While the Legislative Service Office endeavored to provide accurate information in this summary, it should not be relied upon as a comprehensive abstract of the bill.