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Senate committee advances Second Amendment Protection Act amendments after lengthy debate over "solely" carve-out
Summary
Senators approved Committee of the Whole recommendations on Senate File 101, amending the state Second Amendment Protection Act; debate focused on insertion of the word "solely" (which opponents said creates a loophole), carve-outs for federal assistance and civil remedies, and clarifying enforcement boundaries for local law enforcement assisting federal task forces.
Senate File 101, described by its sponsor as amendments to the state’s Second Amendment Protection Act, passed the Committee of the Whole on Feb. 17 after extended floor debate. Sponsor Senator Beitman said the bill clarifies existing language and closes loopholes that previously allowed federal task forces to use state officers to effect federal…
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