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HB0056 • 2026

FIREARMS-JUDICIAL&PROSECUTORS

FIREARMS-JUDICIAL&PROSECUTORS

Firearms
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Plain English Breakdown

The bill text cuts off at Section 65(17), so it is unknown if further amendments or exceptions exist later in the document.

HB0056: Firearm Rules for Courts and Government Buildings

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 This Bill 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 Names or 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.

Bill History

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Official Summary Text

FIREARMS-JUDICIAL&PROSECUTORS