HB 96: Carrying of concealed weapons-age requirement.
HB 96 status: Enacted — Assigned Chapter Number 87 (updated Mar 8, 2026).
What this bill does
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Bill summary
OfficialCurrent law provides requirements for a person to be issued a concealed-carry permit. Among those requirements is that a person be at least age twenty‑one (21) to receive a concealed-carry permit. This act amends the age requirement for a concealed-carry permit to require a person to be age eighteen (18) to receive a p...
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Impact analysis
Environment
Benefits
- No direct effect identified.
Risks
- No direct effect identified.
Economy
Benefits
- Potential minor increase in permit application revenue.
Risks
- No material economic impact identified.
Society
Benefits
- Expands Second Amendment rights for young adults.
Risks
- Potential safety concerns regarding firearm access for younger, less experienced permit holders.
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Confidence
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Analysis status
OpenStates summary
Lowering the age requirement for concealed carry may impact public safety and law enforcement interaction dynamics.
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