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Senate passes bill tightening state preemption on local firearm rules after extended debate
Summary
First Substitute SB 115, sponsored by Senator Wilson, tightens state preemption over local firearm regulations, prohibits use of venue/vendor contracts to regulate firearms, waives municipal immunity in certain cases and creates a private right of action; the Senate approved the bill on third reading following extended debate about local control and public‑safety impacts (vote recorded as 22–5–2).
Senators advanced First Substitute Senate Bill 115 after an extended floor debate that touched on local authority, background checks at gun shows and concerns about youth suicide and public safety.
Sponsor Senator Wilson said the bill is designed to "clarify and protect citizens from local government gun regulations that contradict state law" by closing loopholes municipalities were using to regulate firearms through venue contracts or vendor agreements, and by waiving governmental immunity and providing a private right of action for citizens when local governments attempt to regulate firearms inconsistently with state law.
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