HB2778

Removing the current exception to the criminal use of weapons statute that allows any individual over the age of 21 or with a provisional license to possess a concealed handgun in or on school property or grounds or at any regularly scheduled school-sponsored activity or event if not otherwise prohibited under either federal or state law.

Introduced·2/12/26
Introduced Text

Kansas HB2778 removes the exception allowing individuals over 21 or with a provisional license to possess concealed handguns on school property or at.

Kansas HB2778 amends the criminal use of weapons statute by removing the exception that permits individuals over 21 or with a provisional license to possess concealed handguns on school property or at school-sponsored events. This change applies to all school property and grounds, as well as any regularly scheduled school-sponsored activities or events, unless otherwise prohibited by federal or state law. The bill also repeals the existing section and includes definitions for terms such as "domestic violence" and "fugitive from justice.

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Federal and State Affairs Committee
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History

Feb 12

House

House Introduced

Feb 12

House

House Referred to Committee on Federal and State Affairs