The bill proposes the repeal of section 790.33 of the Florida Statutes, which currently preempts local jurisdictions from regulating firearms and ammunition, thereby transferring regulatory authority back to local governments. Additionally, it amends section 790.251 to ensure that public and private employers cannot infringe upon the rights of individuals to possess legally owned firearms in their vehicles while on employer property. The amendments clarify the prohibited acts that employers cannot enforce, such as inquiring about firearms in vehicles, conditioning employment based on firearm possession, or discriminating against individuals for exercising their right to keep and bear arms.

The bill also removes the previous stipulation that public sector employers are prohibited from regulating firearms under section 790.33, thereby allowing local regulations to be established. The effective date for this act is set for July 1, 2025.

Statutes affected:
H 6003 Filed: 790.33, 790.251