Plain English Breakdown
The official text does not provide a specific effective date beyond the implementation timeline tied to license issuance years.
AB-1092: Extending Concealed Carry License Duration
This law extends the maximum time a concealed carry license is valid from two years to three or four years, depending on when it is issued.
What This Bill Does
- Extends the duration of new and renewed licenses for carrying firearms capable of being concealed.
- Sets the maximum license duration to 3 years for those issued after January 1, 2026, but before January 1, 2027.
- Sets the maximum license duration to 4 years for those issued on or after January 1, 2027.
- Replaces the current rule that limits licenses to a maximum of 2 years.
Who It Names or Affects
- People who receive new concealed carry licenses.
- People whose existing concealed carry licenses are renewed under this law.
- Licensing authorities responsible for issuing these permits.
Terms To Know
- Concealed Carry License
- A permit issued by a licensing authority allowing a person to carry a firearm capable of being concealed, provided they meet specific conditions like training and background checks.
- Licensing Authority
- The agency required by law to issue or renew licenses for carrying firearms if specified conditions are met.
Limits and Unknowns
- This bill does not specify an official effective date in the provided text.
- The duration changes apply only based on when a license is issued, not necessarily when it was applied for or held previously.
- Existing conditions for getting a license, such as training and disqualification rules, remain unchanged.