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Committee hears bill to expand "sensitive places" where weapons are prohibited; strong support and opposition
Summary
Senate Bill 5098 would expand locations defined as "sensitive places" where knowingly possessing a weapon is a gross misdemeanor. Sponsors cited parks, public buildings and county fairgrounds as places to protect families and children; opponents raised constitutional, enforcement and safety-storage concerns. No committee vote was recorded.
Senate Bill 5098 would add neighborhood and regional park facilities where children are likely present, state and local public buildings, and county fairgrounds during fair operating hours to the list of locations where knowingly possessing a weapon is prohibited. Staff counsel Joe McKittrick summarized current law and explained the bill’s new inclusions and signage requirements.
Senator Javier Valdez (46th District), the prime sponsor, said the bill would “extend critical firearm…
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