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Governor signs a package of bills on gun safety, elections protections, public defender supports and opioid awareness
Summary
At a ceremonial signing, the governor approved a broad set of bills addressing firearms restrictions, election‑official protections, public defense supports in rural counties, first‑responder peer support and opioid awareness measures including "Ivan's Law." Sponsors and community members were recognized.
The governor presided over a bill‑signing ceremony in a ceremonial room, approving a large package of measures aimed at public safety, election‑worker protections, criminal‑justice reforms and public‑health outreach.
The event opened with the signing of House Bill 1541, the "Nothing About Us Without Us Act," which the governor described as requiring that state work groups, task forces and committees include "membership from underrepresented communities" so that "people with lived experiences will provide much needed value" to policymaking. The governor thanked sponsors and advocates for their work.
A cluster of gun‑related measures were signed. Senate Bill 5444 makes it a gross misdemeanor for a person to enter public libraries, accredited zoos and aquariums, transit stations and bus shelters while knowingly possessing a firearm or other weapon, with exemptions for valid concealed‑carry licensees and jail employees. House Bill 1903 requires…
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